How much does a court make in Washington?
$53,210a year
Median yearly pay for courts in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $25.58 an hour or $4,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.58
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 366
- Jobs in the area
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,690Median: $53,210Highest 10%: $73,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,690 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| Median | $53,210 | $25.58 | |
| 75th | $61,680 | $29.65 | |
| 90th | $73,930 | $35.54 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for courts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a court make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $25.58 ($53,210 a year).
Do courts make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $53,210 against $48,700 nationally, 9% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $66,130, so Washington pays 20% less.
Where does Washington rank for court pay?
92 of 366 metro areas with data.
How much does a court make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,930 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.