Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Nevada

$59,370 $192,673
10th pct Median: $112,019 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$59,370
25th Percentile$80,654
50th (Median)$112,019
75th Percentile$154,586
90th (Top Earners)$192,673
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Nevada median salary of $112,019 for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates has the purchasing power of approximately $104,398 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Nevada's higher cost of living (COL index: 107.3) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates make in Nevada?
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Nevada earn a median annual salary of $112,019 per year ($53.86/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $113,150.
Is Nevada a good state for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates?
Nevada pays slightly below the national average for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates. Cost of living in Nevada is higher average (COL index: 107.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Nevada?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 107.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $112,019 salary in Nevada has the purchasing power of approximately $104,398 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Nevada reduce real purchasing power.
How does Nevada compare to neighboring states for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Nevada

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $328,878
2 Radiologists $306,821
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $303,158
4 Surgeons, All Other $291,575
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $269,161
6 Psychiatrists $247,300
7 Physicians, Pathologists $241,481
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $240,907
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Nevada

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the legal sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Doctoral or professional degree

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