How much does a judge make in Portland?
$178,300a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $85.70 an hour or $14,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.70
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,100Median: $178,300Highest 10%: $230,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,100 | $54.87 | |
| 25th | $114,100 | $54.87 | |
| Median | $178,300 | $85.70 | |
| 75th | $227,900 | $109.57 | |
| 90th | $230,900 | $110.99 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $155,300 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $113,400 |
| Arbitrator | $81,860 |
| Title Examiner | $76,970 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,430 |
| Legal Support Worker | $71,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $85.70 ($178,300 a year).
Do judges make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $178,300 against $154,000 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $166,400, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for judge pay?
24 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $114,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $230,900 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.