Skip to content

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Oregon

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Oregon earn a median of $166,400 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$166,400
vs. U.S. median
+8% ($153,990)
Rank among states
19 of 41
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in Oregon

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,950; the top 10% earn over $230,850. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.

States ranked near Oregon

All 41 states →

Similar jobs in Oregon

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Oregon

How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Oregon?

The median is $166,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,950 and the top 10% earn over $230,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Oregon a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?

On pay alone it ranks 19 of 41 (+8% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.

Keep exploring

Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses