How much does a judge make in Minneapolis?
$186,600a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $89.70 an hour or $15,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $89.70
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $170,400Median: $186,600Highest 10%: $190,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $170,400 | $81.94 | |
| 25th | $171,100 | $82.25 | |
| Median | $186,600 | $89.70 | |
| 75th | $190,100 | $91.40 | |
| 90th | $190,100 | $91.40 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $159,600 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $126,400 |
| Legal Support Worker | $84,070 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $76,220 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $69,200 |
| Title Examiner | $58,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $89.70 ($186,600 a year).
Do judges make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $186,600 against $154,000 nationally, 21% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $190,100, so Minneapolis pays 2% less.
Where does Minneapolis rank for judge pay?
20 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $170,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $190,100 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.