Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates is $64.55 an hour ($134,270 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($153,990). Washington ranks 26th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54.02 | $112,360 |
| 25% of workers | $54.87 | $114,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.55 | $134,270 |
| 75% of workers | $102.19 | $212,560 |
| 90% of workers | $115.26 | $239,740 |
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso | $228,330 | 40 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $135,180 | 550 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $114,400 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $114,120 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $114,120 | 60 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 | $154,130 |
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| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $79,400 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $82,750 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $115,790 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $80,240 |
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