Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is $24.62 an hour ($51,210 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 67% lower than the U.S. median ($153,990). Michigan ranks 40th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.98 | $45,720 |
| 25% of workers | $23.24 | $48,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.62 | $51,210 |
| 75% of workers | $61.21 | $127,310 |
| 90% of workers | $87.15 | $181,280 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $55,000 | 180 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $48,110 | 60 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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|---|---|
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