How much does a judge make in Wisconsin?
$76,620a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Wisconsin. That is $36.84 an hour or $6,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.84
- Vs. national median
- -50%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,380Median: $76,620Highest 10%: $175,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,380 | $13.16 | |
| 25th | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| Median | $76,620 | $36.84 | |
| 75th | $136,600 | $65.69 | |
| 90th | $175,900 | $84.56 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $186,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 34. South Carolina | $86,210 |
| 35. Montana | $84,630 |
| 36. Louisiana | $83,040 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $76,620 |
| 38. West Virginia | $63,240 |
| 39. Alabama | $52,850 |
| 40. Michigan | $51,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $36.84 ($76,620 a year).
Do judges make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $76,620 against $154,000 nationally, 50% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for judge pay?
Wisconsin ranks 37 of 41 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays judges the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $186,600 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.