Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is $45.80 an hour ($95,260 a year). About 1,720 people work in this job there.
That is 38% lower than the U.S. median ($153,990). Ohio ranks 31st of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.43 | $38,330 |
| 25% of workers | $25.20 | $52,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.80 | $95,260 |
| 75% of workers | $66.00 | $137,280 |
| 90% of workers | $101.18 | $210,440 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $122,750 | 240 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $106,170 | 80 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $104,760 | 130 |
| Columbus | $104,000 | 240 |
| Canton-Massillon | $98,790 | 60 |
| Cleveland | $80,020 | 440 |
| Akron | $68,760 | 60 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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|---|---|
| Lawyers | $131,020 |
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| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $60,420 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,120 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $79,300 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $79,000 |
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