How much does a judge make in Detroit?
$55,000a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $26.44 an hour or $4,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.44
- Vs. national median
- -64%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,030Median: $55,000Highest 10%: $181,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| 25th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $55,000 | $26.44 | |
| 75th | $140,200 | $67.42 | |
| 90th | $181,600 | $87.29 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $48,110 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $135,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $127,900 |
| Arbitrator | $87,370 |
| Legal Support Worker | $67,120 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $63,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $62,260 |
| Title Examiner | $51,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $26.44 ($55,000 a year).
Do judges make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $55,000 against $154,000 nationally, 64% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $51,210, so Detroit pays 7% more.
Where does Detroit rank for judge pay?
95 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $181,600 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.