How much does a judge make in Washington?
$134,300a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Washington. That is $64.55 an hour or $11,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.55
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,400Median: $134,300Highest 10%: $239,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,400 | $54.02 | |
| 25th | $114,100 | $54.87 | |
| Median | $134,300 | $64.55 | |
| 75th | $212,600 | $102.19 | |
| 90th | $239,700 | $115.26 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Longview, WA | $228,300 |
| Portland, OR | $178,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $135,200 |
| Bremerton, WA | $114,400 |
| Olympia, WA | $114,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $114,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 23. Kansas | $148,900 |
| 24. Iowa | $147,500 |
| 25. Texas | $140,000 |
| 26. Washington | $134,300 |
| 27. Georgia | $133,700 |
| 28. Delaware | $131,300 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $110,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $64.55 ($134,300 a year).
Do judges make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $134,300 against $154,000 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Washington rank for judge pay?
Washington ranks 26 of 41 states.
Which city in Washington pays judges the most?
Longview-Kelso, WA, with a median of $228,300 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.