Judges, Magistrate Judges, & Magistrates

Also Called: District Court Judge, Judge, Magistrate, Superior Court Judge

Doctoral Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$45,950

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Judges, Magistrate Judges, & Magistrates do

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

  • Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
  • Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
  • Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Tools

  • Microphones
  • Videoconferencing systems
  • Teleconference equipment
  • Gavels or sounding blocks
  • Notebook computers

Technology

Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Document management software
Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Hyland OnBase Enterprise Content Management

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Safety and Government
law and government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management
customer service
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 66% Doctoral degree
  • 23% Professional degree
  • 10% Post-doctoral training

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Compliance Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment Specialists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Judges, Magistrate Judges, & Magistrates Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Albany Law School

    Albany, NY

  • American University

    Washington, DC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Independence
  • Relationships
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Judges, Magistrate Judges, & Magistrates across the country typically make.

$22.09 / hour
$45,950 /year

Entry Level

$71.59 / hour
$148,910 /year

Median Level

$101.39 / hour
$210,890 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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