How much does a court make in New Jersey?
$53,700a year
Median yearly pay for courts in New Jersey. That is $25.82 an hour or $4,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.82
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,000Median: $53,700Highest 10%: $74,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| Median | $53,700 | $25.82 | |
| 75th | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 90th | $74,770 | $35.95 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $59,320 |
| Vineland, NJ | $57,470 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $54,440 |
| Trenton, NJ | $53,320 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,550 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 10. Minnesota | $56,520 |
| 11. Alaska | $54,270 |
| 12. North Dakota | $53,850 |
| 13. New Jersey | $53,700 |
| 14. New York | $53,500 |
| 15. Vermont | $53,000 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $51,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $25.82 ($53,700 a year).
Do courts make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $53,700 against $48,700 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for court pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays courts the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $59,320 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.