How much does a court make in Washington?
$64,680a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Washington. That is $31.10 an hour or $5,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.10
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,970Median: $64,680Highest 10%: $80,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,970 | $24.02 | |
| 25th | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| Median | $64,680 | $31.10 | |
| 75th | $75,960 | $36.52 | |
| 90th | $80,720 | $38.81 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $77,860 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $73,760 |
| Bremerton, WA | $63,600 |
| Kennewick, WA | $63,270 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $62,730 |
| Portland, OR | $62,350 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $62,170 |
| Bellingham, WA | $61,890 |
| Yakima, WA | $61,290 |
| Olympia, WA | $60,990 |
| Longview, WA | $58,290 |
| Spokane, WA | $49,920 |
| Lewiston, ID | $49,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 1. District of Columbia | $66,130 |
| 2. Washington | $64,680 |
| 3. California | $63,320 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $61,730 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $61,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $31.10 ($64,680 a year).
Do courts make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $64,680 against $48,700 nationally, 33% more.
Where does Washington rank for court pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays courts the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $77,860 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.