How much does a judge make in Tennessee?
$208,400a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Tennessee. That is $100.17 an hour or $17,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.17
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,300Median: $208,400Highest 10%: $221,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,300 | $30.91 | |
| 25th | $121,100 | $58.23 | |
| Median | $208,400 | $100.17 | |
| 75th | $218,200 | $104.90 | |
| 90th | $221,500 | $106.48 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $218,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $148,600 |
| Memphis, TN | $124,900 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $107,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 3. Connecticut | $217,800 |
| 4. New York | $216,400 |
| 5. Hawaii | $211,800 |
| 6. Tennessee | $208,400 |
| 7. Nebraska | $208,200 |
| 8. New Mexico | $205,400 |
| 9. New Jersey | $204,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $100.17 ($208,400 a year).
Do judges make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $208,400 against $154,000 nationally, 35% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for judge pay?
Tennessee ranks 6 of 41 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays judges the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $218,200 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.