Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Massachusetts

$73,163 $237,434
10th pct Median: $138,043 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$73,163
25th Percentile$99,391
50th (Median)$138,043
75th Percentile$190,499
90th (Top Earners)$237,434
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Massachusetts median salary of $138,043 for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates has the purchasing power of approximately $97,077 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Massachusetts's higher cost of living (COL index: 142.2) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates make in Massachusetts?
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Massachusetts earn a median annual salary of $138,043 per year ($66.37/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $113,150.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates?
Massachusetts pays above the national average for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Massachusetts is higher average (COL index: 142.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Massachusetts?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 142.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $138,043 salary in Massachusetts has the purchasing power of approximately $97,077 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Massachusetts reduce real purchasing power.
How does Massachusetts compare to neighboring states for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Massachusetts

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $378,102
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $373,588
3 Neurologists $360,632
4 Surgeons, All Other $359,314
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $331,694
6 Psychiatrists $304,754
7 Physicians, Pathologists $297,582
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $296,875
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Massachusetts

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the legal sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Doctoral or professional degree

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