The median annual wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in New Jersey is $200,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $166,650.
Pay spans roughly $55,280 at the 10th percentile to $221,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $96.23 per hour. An estimated 990 people work as judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $200,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $166,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $96.23 |
| 10th percentile | $55,280 |
| 90th percentile | $221,840 |
| Employment | 990 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.