Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Washington
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Washington earn a median of $134,270 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $112,360; the top 10% earn over $239,740. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$122,390 median in Washington
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$88,790 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$154,130 median in Washington
- Labor Relations Specialists$104,100 median in Washington
- Compliance Managers$164,160 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$103,000 median in Washington
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Washington
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Washington?
The median is $134,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $112,360 and the top 10% earn over $239,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 41 (−13% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.