How much does a judge make in Providence?
$229,800a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $110.46 an hour or $19,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $110.46
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,330Median: $229,800Highest 10%: $271,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,330 | $43.91 | |
| 25th | $193,400 | $92.98 | |
| Median | $229,800 | $110.46 | |
| 75th | $254,200 | $122.19 | |
| 90th | $271,100 | $130.33 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Administrative Law Judge | $139,200 |
| Lawyer | $133,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $78,730 |
| Title Examiner | $63,500 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $57,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $110.46 ($229,800 a year).
Do judges make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $229,800 against $154,000 nationally, 49% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $239,800, so Providence pays 4% less.
Where does Providence rank for judge pay?
1 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $271,100 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.