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23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southwest Minnesota 205$89.32/hr$89.13/hr$89.13/hr$89.13/hr$89.13/hr$89.13/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Public Administration470$89.13/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA 10$89.13/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 20$89.13/hr6.1%
Southwest Minnesota 20$89.13/hr4.5%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 20$80.22/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 20$89.13/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 20$89.13/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 30$89.13/hr4.3%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 30N/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota 40N/A3.4%
Central Minnesota 50$89.13/hr6.6%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 300$85.45/hr3.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 330$89.13/hrN/A
Minnesota 470$89.13/hr3.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 160$65.85/hr1.7%
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 20$65.09/hr5.7%
Lawyers 12,880$67.15/hr7.4%
Law Teachers, Postsecondary 90$134,493.90/yr2.2%
Labor Relations Specialists 1,660$46.46/hr0.0%


  • Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
  • Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues, such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
  • Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
  • Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
  • Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
  • Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
  • Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
  • Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
  • Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
  • Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.