Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is $98.15 an hour ($204,160 a year). About 920 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($153,990). New Jersey ranks 9th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.06 | $56,290 |
| 25% of workers | $49.64 | $103,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $98.15 | $204,160 |
| 75% of workers | $98.15 | $204,160 |
| 90% of workers | $103.62 | $215,540 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $204,160 | 50 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $204,160 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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