How much does a judge make in Jackson?
$78,050a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $37.52 an hour or $6,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.52
- Vs. national median
- -49%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $78,050Highest 10%: $173,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 75th | $167,900 | $80.72 | |
| 90th | $173,200 | $83.27 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $104,500 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $83,780 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $50,470 |
| Title Examiner | $47,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $37.52 ($78,050 a year).
Do judges make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $78,050 against $154,000 nationally, 49% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $49,960, so Jackson pays 56% more.
Where does Jackson rank for judge pay?
87 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,200 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.