Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Wisconsin
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Wisconsin earn a median of $76,620 a year, −50% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −50% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,380; the top 10% earn over $175,880. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Wisconsin
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Wisconsin?
The median is $76,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,380 and the top 10% earn over $175,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 41 (−50% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.