Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers is $56.67 an hour ($117,860 a year). About 16,370 people work in this job there.
Pay range for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.38 | $61,110 |
| 25% of workers | $39.01 | $81,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.67 | $117,860 |
| 75% of workers | $76.77 | $159,680 |
| 90% of workers | $99.75 | $207,480 |
Best-paying states for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $181,060 | 300 |
| Indiana | $145,290 | 70 |
| Alabama | $134,810 | 70 |
| Maryland | $133,460 | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $132,250 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $129,960 | 260 |
| Missouri | $129,670 | 160 |
| New Jersey | $128,320 | 330 |
| Michigan | $127,420 | 390 |
| Kansas | $126,570 | 40 |
Pay by state
- Florida · $115,920
- Illinois · $104,990
- New York · $123,170
- Ohio · $79,000
- Pennsylvania · $98,010
- Texas · $100,400
Education, experience and outlook for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | $159,670 |
| Compliance Officers | $80,730 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,000 |
| Chief Executives | $213,990 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $81,100 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $66,270 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $95,420 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $153,990 |
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