How much does a judge make in Montana?
$84,630a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Montana. That is $40.69 an hour or $7,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.69
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,470Median: $84,630Highest 10%: $123,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $84,630 | $40.69 | |
| 75th | $113,200 | $54.40 | |
| 90th | $123,800 | $59.51 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 32. Arizona | $93,280 |
| 33. Utah | $92,780 |
| 34. South Carolina | $86,210 |
| 35. Montana | $84,630 |
| 36. Louisiana | $83,040 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $76,620 |
| 38. West Virginia | $63,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $40.69 ($84,630 a year).
Do judges make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $84,630 against $154,000 nationally, 45% less.
Where does Montana rank for judge pay?
Montana ranks 35 of 41 states.
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.