How much does a judge make in Massachusetts?
$221,700a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Massachusetts. That is $106.59 an hour or $18,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $106.59
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $155,500Median: $221,700Highest 10%: $221,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $155,500 | $74.74 | |
| 25th | $186,200 | $89.50 | |
| Median | $221,700 | $106.59 | |
| 75th | $221,700 | $106.59 | |
| 90th | $221,700 | $106.59 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $229,800 |
| Boston, MA | $221,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 1. Rhode Island | $239,800 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $221,700 |
| 3. Connecticut | $217,800 |
| 4. New York | $216,400 |
| 5. Hawaii | $211,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $106.59 ($221,700 a year).
Do judges make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $221,700 against $154,000 nationally, 44% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for judge pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 41 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays judges the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $229,800 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.