Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is $25.41 an hour ($52,850 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.
That is 66% lower than the U.S. median ($153,990). Alabama ranks 39th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.99 | $37,420 |
| 25% of workers | $20.03 | $41,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.41 | $52,850 |
| 75% of workers | $37.17 | $77,310 |
| 90% of workers | $52.94 | $110,110 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $57,260 | 140 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $57,220 | 30 |
| Mobile | $57,160 | 30 |
| Montgomery | $56,630 | 40 |
| Dothan | $48,930 | 30 |
| Tuscaloosa | $46,930 | 40 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | $131,970 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $47,260 |
| Compliance Officers | $72,990 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $66,290 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,050 |
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