Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators is $36.31 an hour ($75,530 a year). About 9,210 people work in this job there.
Pay range for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.70 | $47,220 |
| 25% of workers | $27.58 | $57,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.31 | $75,530 |
| 75% of workers | $51.92 | $108,000 |
| 90% of workers | $74.73 | $155,440 |
Best-paying states for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $162,410 | 80 |
| District of Columbia | $110,300 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $110,180 | 40 |
| California | $97,680 | 0 |
| Colorado | $82,590 | 30 |
| Arizona | $82,150 | 160 |
| Virginia | $79,530 | 120 |
| Alabama | $76,810 | 40 |
| Michigan | $76,270 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $75,320 | 100 |
Pay by state
- New York · $70,800
Education, experience and outlook for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
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