How much does a judge make in Ohio?
$95,260a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Ohio. That is $45.80 an hour or $7,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.80
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,330Median: $95,260Highest 10%: $210,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| 25th | $52,410 | $25.20 | |
| Median | $95,260 | $45.80 | |
| 75th | $137,300 | $66.00 | |
| 90th | $210,400 | $101.17 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $122,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $107,200 |
| Youngstown, OH | $106,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $104,800 |
| Columbus, OH | $104,000 |
| Canton, OH | $98,790 |
| Cleveland, OH | $80,020 |
| Akron, OH | $68,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 28. Delaware | $131,300 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $110,600 |
| 30. Virginia | $104,000 |
| 31. Ohio | $95,260 |
| 32. Arizona | $93,280 |
| 33. Utah | $92,780 |
| 34. South Carolina | $86,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $45.80 ($95,260 a year).
Do judges make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $95,260 against $154,000 nationally, 38% less.
Where does Ohio rank for judge pay?
Ohio ranks 31 of 41 states.
Which city in Ohio pays judges the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $122,800 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.