How much does a judge make in Tucson?
$89,990a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $43.26 an hour or $7,499 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.26
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,120Median: $89,990Highest 10%: $190,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 25th | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| Median | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| 75th | $165,000 | $79.35 | |
| 90th | $190,000 | $91.34 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for judges.
| Phoenix, AZ | $113,400 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $107,500 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,880 |
| Title Examiner | $53,820 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $52,430 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $46,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $43.26 ($89,990 a year).
Do judges make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $89,990 against $154,000 nationally, 42% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $93,280, so Tucson pays 4% less.
Where does Tucson rank for judge pay?
82 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $190,000 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.