How much does a judge make in New Jersey?
$204,200a year
Median yearly pay for judges in New Jersey. That is $98.15 an hour or $17,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.15
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,290Median: $204,200Highest 10%: $215,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,290 | $27.06 | |
| 25th | $103,300 | $49.64 | |
| Median | $204,200 | $98.15 | |
| 75th | $204,200 | $98.15 | |
| 90th | $215,500 | $103.63 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $204,200 |
| New York, NY | $204,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $204,200 |
| Trenton, NJ | $204,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 6. Tennessee | $208,400 |
| 7. Nebraska | $208,200 |
| 8. New Mexico | $205,400 |
| 9. New Jersey | $204,200 |
| 10. Colorado | $198,800 |
| 11. Vermont | $194,200 |
| 12. Minnesota | $190,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $98.15 ($204,200 a year).
Do judges make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $204,200 against $154,000 nationally, 33% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for judge pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 41 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays judges the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, 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.