How much does a judge make in Oregon?
$166,400a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Oregon. That is $80.00 an hour or $13,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.00
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,950Median: $166,400Highest 10%: $230,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,950 | $37.00 | |
| 25th | $94,960 | $45.65 | |
| Median | $166,400 | $80.00 | |
| 75th | $178,300 | $85.70 | |
| 90th | $230,900 | $110.99 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $178,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 16. Idaho | $172,900 |
| 17. Maryland | $172,200 |
| 18. North Dakota | $171,100 |
| 19. Oregon | $166,400 |
| 20. Nevada | $166,400 |
| 21. Maine | $161,500 |
| 22. Kentucky | $150,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $80.00 ($166,400 a year).
Do judges make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $166,400 against $154,000 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Oregon rank for judge pay?
Oregon ranks 19 of 41 states.
Which city in Oregon pays judges the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $178,300 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.