How much does a judge make in Maryland?
$172,200a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Maryland. That is $82.78 an hour or $14,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.78
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,210Median: $172,200Highest 10%: $204,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,210 | $25.58 | |
| 25th | $105,500 | $50.73 | |
| Median | $172,200 | $82.78 | |
| 75th | $191,300 | $91.98 | |
| 90th | $204,400 | $98.28 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $204,200 |
| Baltimore, MD | $191,300 |
| Washington, DC | $104,000 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $63,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 14. Alaska | $183,300 |
| 15. Indiana | $183,000 |
| 16. Idaho | $172,900 |
| 17. Maryland | $172,200 |
| 18. North Dakota | $171,100 |
| 19. Oregon | $166,400 |
| 20. Nevada | $166,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $82.78 ($172,200 a year).
Do judges make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $172,200 against $154,000 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Maryland rank for judge pay?
Maryland ranks 17 of 41 states.
Which city in Maryland pays judges the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $204,200 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.