Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in North Dakota
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in North Dakota earn a median of $171,100 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $171,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,040; the top 10% earn over $175,960. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in North Dakota
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in North Dakota?
The median is $171,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,040 and the top 10% earn over $175,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 41 (+11% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.