Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Ohio
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Ohio earn a median of $95,260 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −38% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,330; the top 10% earn over $210,440. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$79,000 median in Ohio
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$75,030 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$131,020 median in Ohio
- Labor Relations Specialists$80,150 median in Ohio
- Compliance Managers$129,940 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$68,790 median in Ohio
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Ohio
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Ohio?
The median is $95,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,330 and the top 10% earn over $210,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 41 (−38% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.