How much does a judge make in Baltimore?
$191,300a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $91.98 an hour or $15,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $91.98
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $172,200Median: $191,300Highest 10%: $213,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $172,200 | $82.78 | |
| 25th | $172,200 | $82.78 | |
| Median | $191,300 | $91.98 | |
| 75th | $191,300 | $91.98 | |
| 90th | $213,600 | $102.70 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Philadelphia, PA | $204,200 |
| Washington, DC | $104,000 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $132,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $130,900 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,110 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $65,640 |
| Title Examiner | $53,350 |
| Arbitrator | $49,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $91.98 ($191,300 a year).
Do judges make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $191,300 against $154,000 nationally, 24% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $172,200, so Baltimore pays 11% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for judge pay?
16 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $172,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,600 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.