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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Legal · SOC 23-1023
31.1% AI Exposure — Very High
$153,990
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,500
Proj. Annual Openings
24,030
Employment (OEWS 2025)
69/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure31.1%
AI Resiliency69/100
Exposure BandVery High
Sector Avg. Exposure21.6%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Critical Thinking
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Judgment and Decision Making
5.Writing
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Circuit Court Judge, Circuit Judge, County Judge, Court of Appeals Judge, District Court Judge, Judge
Representative Tasks
- •Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
- •Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
- •Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
- •Write decisions on cases.
- •Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Make decisions in legal cases.
- •Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
- •Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.
- •Prepare written decisions for legal proceedings.
- •Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
7
Occupations Shown
21.6%
Avg AI Exposure
2
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 31.1% | 21.6% |
| Outlook | Average | 29% Bright |
| Median Salary | $153,990 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 69/100 | N/A |