How much does a judge make in Boise City?
$172,900a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $83.13 an hour or $14,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.13
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,400Median: $172,900Highest 10%: $226,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,400 | $53.07 | |
| 25th | $133,800 | $64.30 | |
| Median | $172,900 | $83.13 | |
| 75th | $226,300 | $108.78 | |
| 90th | $226,300 | $108.78 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boise City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $109,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $65,050 |
| Title Examiner | $62,250 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $53,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Boise City?
The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $83.13 ($172,900 a year).
Do judges make more in Boise City than the national average?
Yes: $172,900 against $154,000 nationally, 12% more.
How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $172,900, so Boise City pays 0% more.
Where does Boise City rank for judge pay?
35 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Boise City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $110,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $226,300 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.