SOC 23-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — Maine
Maine
At $161,470, median pay for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Maine tracks the national median of $153,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $161,470, median pay for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Maine tracks the national median of $153,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $55,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $165,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $121,120 to $161,470.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.97 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Maine ranks number 21st out of 41 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 20th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,760 | −63.8% |
| 25th | $121,120 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $161,470 | +4.9% |
| 75th | $161,470 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $165,110 | +7.2% |
| Mean | $139,890 | −9.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $161,470 goes as far as $166,292 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$161,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$166,292US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $161,470 a year, 4.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,760 to $165,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 41 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Maine?
The median annual wage is $161,470, or $77.63 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $153,990, so pay in Maine is 4.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $165,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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