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

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 2020

27220

Growth Rate

9.2%

Required Education

Doctoral or professional degree
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Required Work Experience

More than 5 years