How much does a judge make in Arizona?
$93,280a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Arizona. That is $44.85 an hour or $7,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.85
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,120Median: $93,280Highest 10%: $210,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 25th | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| Median | $93,280 | $44.85 | |
| 75th | $164,400 | $79.02 | |
| 90th | $210,000 | $100.94 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $113,400 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $89,990 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $89,990 |
| Tucson, AZ | $89,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 29. Pennsylvania | $110,600 |
| 30. Virginia | $104,000 |
| 31. Ohio | $95,260 |
| 32. Arizona | $93,280 |
| 33. Utah | $92,780 |
| 34. South Carolina | $86,210 |
| 35. Montana | $84,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $44.85 ($93,280 a year).
Do judges make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $93,280 against $154,000 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Arizona rank for judge pay?
Arizona ranks 32 of 41 states.
Which city in Arizona pays judges the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $113,400 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.