Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Rhode Island
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Rhode Island earn a median of $239,760 a year, +56% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $239,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +56% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,690; the top 10% earn over $271,090. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Rhode Island
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Rhode Island?
The median is $239,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,690 and the top 10% earn over $271,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 41 (+56% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.