SOC 23-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — North Dakota
North Dakota
In North Dakota the median wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates is $171,100 a year, which is 11.1% higher than the national figure of $153,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Dakota the median wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates is $171,100 a year, which is 11.1% higher than the national figure of $153,990. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $110,580 and $171,100. The lowest tenth earn under $58,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $175,960.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. North Dakota ranks number 18th out of 41 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 556 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,040 | −62.3% |
| 25th | $110,580 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $171,100 | +11.1% |
| 75th | $171,100 | +11.1% |
| 90th | $175,960 | +14.3% |
| Mean | $164,880 | +7.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $171,100 goes as far as $192,247 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$171,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$192,247US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $171,100 a year, 11.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,040 to $175,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 41 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $171,100, or $82.26 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 North Dakota is 11.1% 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 North Dakota earns more than $175,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,040 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 130 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. 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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