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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in The United States
(Jueces, jueces magistrados y magistrados)
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. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 23-1023.00 |
| Career Interests | ES |
| Minimum education required | (Doctoral) Doctoral or professional degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (5 years) 5 years or more |
| Job training required | (Short OJT) Short-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.34 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 29,800 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 30,800 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 1,500 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $39,110 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $128,550 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $204,200 |
| Career Cluster | Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (Ley, seguridad pública y seguridad) |
| Major Occupational Group | Legal |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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