Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in New Jersey
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in New Jersey earn a median of $204,160 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $204,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,290; the top 10% earn over $215,540. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in New Jersey
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in New Jersey?
The median is $204,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,290 and the top 10% earn over $215,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 41 (+33% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.