Judges and Magistrates

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Occupation Description

Judges, magistrate judges and magistrates arbitrate, counsel, settle, or administer justice in a court of law. They may sentence defendants in criminal cases in accordance with government statutes or sentencing rules. In many cases decide liability in civil cases and can perform marriage ceremonies.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

27220

Job Openings By 2025

9600

Growth Rate

9.2%

Required Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Specific Programs:

Required Work Experience

More than 5 years

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National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth