The median annual wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Michigan is $51,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,180.
Pay spans roughly $45,670 at the 10th percentile to $171,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.64 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $51,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.64 |
| 10th percentile | $45,670 |
| 90th percentile | $171,080 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.