career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates and Lawyers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Lawyers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-1023 | 23-1011 |
| title | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Lawyers |
| onet code | 23-1023.00 | 23-1011.00 |
| description | 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. | Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 23 | 23 |
| tot emp | 25,580 | 747,750 |
| a mean | 143,110 | 182,760 |
| a median | 156,210 | 151,160 |
| a pct10 | 46,520 | 72,780 |
| a pct25 | 86,060 | 99,760 |
| a pct75 | 189,890 | 215,420 |
| a pct90 | 216,540 | N/A |
| h mean | 68 | 87 |
| h median | 75 | 72 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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