Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary

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$136.9K

Growth

Bright Outlook

Below Average

Green

What Do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Do?

Also known as:

Magistrate, Municipal Court Judge, Superior Court Judge, County Judge, Circuit Court Judge, Court of Appeals Judge, Justice of the Peace, Circuit Judge, Judge, District Court Judge

How Much Do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Make ?

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$39,110	$77,910	$136,910	$165,320	$204,200
Hourly Wage	$18.80	$37.46	$65.82	$79.48	$98.17

How Much Do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Make ?

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$39,110

$77,910

$136,910

$165,320

$204,200

Hourly Wage

$18.80

$37.46

$65.82

$79.48

$98.17

What Tasks Do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Perform?

Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Write decisions on cases.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Perform wedding ceremonies.

What Activities Do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Do?

Make decisions in legal cases.
Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
Make decisions in legal cases.
Make decisions in legal cases.
Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
Rule on admissibility of legal proceedings.
Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.
Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
Supervise activities of other legal personnel.
Administer oaths to court participants.

Typical Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Knowledge?

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

What Are Typical Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Abilities?

Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.

What Are Typical Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Skills?

Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Speaking - Talking to others.
Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Negotiation - Bringing people together to solve differences.

What Are Typical Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Interests?

Enterprising - Occupations with Enterprising interests frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. Many involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Social - Occupations with Social interests frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. Most involve helping or providing service to others.

What Is The Projected Employment For Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates ?

Location	2018 Employment	2028 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	29,800	30,800	3%	1,500

What Is The Projected Employment For Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates ?

Location

2018 Employment

2028 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

29,800

30,800

1,500

What Is The Required Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Education & Experience?

Doctoral or professional degree
5 years or more work experience
Less than 1 month on-the-job training

Where Can I Find Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Training In ?

School	Program Name	Location	Length / Graduates
Abraham Lincoln University	Law	Glendale, CA	More than 4 years: 17
Albany Law School	Law	Albany, NY	More than 4 years: 122
Alliant International University-San Diego	Law	San Diego, CA	More than 4 years: 7
American University	Law	Washington, DC	More than 4 years: 370
Appalachian School of Law	Law	Grundy, VA	More than 4 years: 29
Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix	Law	Phoenix, AZ	More than 4 years: 276
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School	Law	Atlanta, GA	More than 4 years: 123
Ave Maria School of Law	Law	Naples, FL	More than 4 years: 72
Barry University	Law	Miami, FL	More than 4 years: 191
Baylor University	Law	Waco, TX	More than 4 years: 130

Where Can I Find Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Training In ?

215 United States

School

Program Name

Location

Length / Graduates

Abraham Lincoln University

Law

Glendale, CA

More than 4 years: 17

Albany Law School

Law

Albany, NY

More than 4 years: 122

Alliant International University-San Diego

Law

San Diego, CA

More than 4 years: 7

American University

Law

Washington, DC

More than 4 years: 370

Appalachian School of Law

Law

Grundy, VA

More than 4 years: 29

Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix

Law

Phoenix, AZ

More than 4 years: 276

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Law

Atlanta, GA

More than 4 years: 123

Ave Maria School of Law

Law

Naples, FL

More than 4 years: 72

Barry University

Law

Miami, FL

More than 4 years: 191

Baylor University

Law

Waco, TX

More than 4 years: 130

What Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Jobs Are Available In ?

Job Title	Company	Location	Date Posted	Federal Contractor
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE--ENTRY/JUDGE/ADVANCED/APPEALS	Louisiana Department of State Civil Service		07/14/2020	No
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE--ENTRY/JUDGE/ADVANCED/APPEALS	Louisiana Department of State Civil Service		07/14/2020	No

What Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Jobs Are Available In ?

2 United States

Job Title

Company

Location

Date Posted

Federal Contractor

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE--ENTRY/JUDGE/ADVANCED/APPEALS

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

07/14/2020

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE--ENTRY/JUDGE/ADVANCED/APPEALS

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

07/14/2020

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