How much does a court make in Seattle?
$77,860a year
Median yearly pay for courts in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.43 an hour or $6,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.43
- Vs. national median
- +60%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 366
- Jobs in the area
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,800Median: $77,860Highest 10%: $83,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| 25th | $67,130 | $32.27 | |
| Median | $77,860 | $37.43 | |
| 75th | $80,720 | $38.81 | |
| 90th | $83,300 | $40.05 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for courts.
| Wenatchee, WA | $73,760 |
| Bremerton, WA | $63,600 |
| Kennewick, WA | $63,270 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $62,730 |
| Portland, OR | $62,350 |
| Bellingham, WA | $61,890 |
| Yakima, WA | $61,290 |
| Olympia, WA | $60,990 |
| Longview, WA | $58,290 |
| Spokane, WA | $49,920 |
| Lewiston, ID | $49,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.43 ($77,860 a year).
Do courts make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $77,860 against $48,700 nationally, 60% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $64,680, so Seattle pays 20% more.
Where does Seattle rank for court pay?
2 of 366 metro areas with data.
How much does a court make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,300 or more.
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.