High court is a rich experience

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The nine Supreme Court justices are richer than all but a small percentage of Americans, with at least five millionaires among them.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the wealthiest member of the high court, according to financial disclosure reports released Friday. She has held that honor in past years as well. She’s worth between $7.7 million and $33.7 million, not counting her home in Washington, D.C., and some other holdings.

Justices Clarence Thomas and Anthony Kennedy were not so well off, although it wasn’t clear who was at the bottom of the list. Thomas reported holdings of between $150,000 and $410,000 for 2001, not counting his home in suburban northern Virginia.

Kennedy came in under $1 million, apparently after divesting assets over the past several years.

Chief Justice William Rehnquist earns about $192,000 annually. The other Supreme Court justices make about $184,000 a year.

The reports released Friday cover 2001.

Like many other government employees, the justices must account publicly for income beyond their salaries, and list stocks or other holdings that could potentially influence them on the job.

Ginsburg has retirement accounts worth at least $4 million. She also has real estate holdings. Justice Antonin Scalia has a retirement account from his days as a law professor that is worth between $500,000 and $1 million. Others have similar holdings.

Justice Stephen Breyer is the second-wealthiest, with an approximate net worth between $4.2 million and $15.2 million.

The other confirmed millionaires are O’Connor, who is worth at least $2.8 million and as much as $6.4 million, and Justices John Paul Stevens, worth $1.3 million to $2.7 million; and David Souter, worth $1 million to $5.1 million.

Rehnquist is worth between $510,000 and $1.2 million.

Scalia is the other potential millionaire, with a reported net worth between $500,000 and $1.3 million.

Copyright ©2002 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Customers enter and exit the Costco on Dec. 2, 2022, in Lake Stevens. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Costco stores could be impacted by looming truck driver strike threat

Truck drivers who deliver groceries and produce to Costco warehouses… Continue reading

Two Washington State ferries pass along the route between Mukilteo and Clinton as scuba divers swim near the shore Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Ferry system increases ridership by a half million in 2024

Edmonds-Kingston route remains second-busiest route in the system.

Firefighters respond to a 911 call on July 16, 2024, in Mill Creek. Firefighters from South County Fire, Tulalip Bay Fire Department and Camano Island Fire and Rescue left Wednesday to help fight the LA fires. (Photo provided by South County Fire)
Help is on the way: Snohomish County firefighters en route to LA fires

The Los Angeles wildfires have caused at least 180,000 evacuations. The crews expect to arrive Friday.

x
Edmonds police shooting investigation includes possibility of gang violence

The 18-year-old victim remains in critical condition as of Friday morning.

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River. Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett council approves water, sewer rate increases

The 43% rise in combined water and sewer rates will pay for large infrastructure projects.

Robin Cain with 50 of her marathon medals hanging on a display board she made with her father on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Running a marathon is hard. She ran one in every state.

Robin Cain, of Lake Stevens, is one of only a few thousand people to ever achieve the feat.

People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Coffee, meals and compassion are free at the Everett Recovery Cafe

The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.

Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Mari’s Place helps children build confidence and design a better future

The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5 to 14.

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett water, sewer rates could jump 43% by 2028

The rate hikes would pay for improvements to the city’s sewer infrastructure.

The bond funded new track and field at Northshore Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Courtesy of Northshore School District)
Northshore School District bond improvements underway

The $425 million bond is funding new track and field complexes, playgrounds and phase one of two school replacements.

The Everett Municipal Building on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett council approves $111 million construction of sewer project

The Port Gardner Storage Facility, in the works for more than a decade, will help prevent overflows of the city sewer system.

Two students walk along a path through campus Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. A group of nearly 20 community groups are planning to study how to make it easier for young people to find jobs. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Goal for Everett coalition: Make it easier for young people to find jobs

The organizations hope the months-long process will improve access to resources for young people.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.