How much does a judge make in Nashville?
$218,200a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $104.90 an hour or $18,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $104.90
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $113,800Median: $218,200Highest 10%: $226,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $113,800 | $54.73 | |
| 25th | $202,000 | $97.12 | |
| Median | $218,200 | $104.90 | |
| 75th | $218,200 | $104.90 | |
| 90th | $226,000 | $108.64 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $142,500 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $107,600 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $74,010 |
| Legal Support Worker | $62,700 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,800 |
| Title Examiner | $59,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $104.90 ($218,200 a year).
Do judges make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $218,200 against $154,000 nationally, 42% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $208,400, so Nashville pays 5% more.
Where does Nashville rank for judge pay?
4 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $113,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $226,000 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.