Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Montana
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Montana earn a median of $84,630 a year, −45% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −45% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,470; the top 10% earn over $123,780. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Similar jobs in Montana
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$83,910 median in Montana
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$66,660 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$103,720 median in Montana
- Labor Relations Specialists$70,360 median in Montana
- Compliance Managers$110,470 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$64,980 median in Montana
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Montana
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Montana?
The median is $84,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,470 and the top 10% earn over $123,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 41 (−45% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.