Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary
in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Middle 50%
- $64,980–$163,280
- vs U.S. median
- -20%
- Metro rank
- #16 of 22
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro earn a median of $122,750 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% below the U.S. median of $153,990 and 29% above the OH statewide median of $95,260. It ranks #16 of 22 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in other OH metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $104,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | $80,020 |
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Questions
What is the average Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Cincinnati?
The BLS median is $122,750 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $64,980 and $163,280. The 10th percentile is $40,490 and the 90th is $210,270.
Is Cincinnati a high-paying metro for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates?
That is 20% below the U.S. median of $153,990 and 29% above the OH statewide median of $95,260. It ranks #16 of 22 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates make an hour in Cincinnati?
About $59.01 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $122,750 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.24–$78.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.