SOC 231021

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements. Excludes "Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators" (23-1022).

National Median

$115,230

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$115,230

Entry Level (10th pct)

$56,970

Experienced (90th pct)

$203,990

Total Employed

16,230

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$56,970 - $76,920
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$76,920 - $161,290
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$161,290 - $203,990

Highest Paying Locations for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

District of Columbia

$181,060

+57.1% vs national

Tallahassee, FL

$172,000

+49.3% vs national

Kansas City, MO-KS

$161,350

+40.0% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$153,320

+33.1% vs national

Alabama

$149,760

+30.0% vs national

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
District of Columbia	$181,060	300
Tallahassee, FL	$172,000	60
Kansas City, MO-KS	$161,350	60
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$153,320	650
Alabama	$149,760	80
Indiana	$143,850	70
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$137,780	120
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$137,240	30
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$135,660	40
Minnesota	$135,050	160
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$133,350	40
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$131,310	150
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$131,290	150
Jacksonville, FL	$130,980	40
Wisconsin	$129,750	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$128,850	180
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$128,500	1,220
Maryland	$127,120	410
Missouri	$127,070	190
St. Louis, MO-IL	$127,070	90
Kansas	$126,570	40
Cleveland, OH	$125,990	120
Oklahoma City, OK	$125,960	70
New Jersey	$125,530	320
Michigan	$125,420	360
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$124,730	260
Massachusetts	$124,590	110
Winston-Salem, NC	$124,090	40
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$124,090	70
Oklahoma	$124,090	110
Louisiana	$124,090	150
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$123,570	140
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$123,220	360
New York	$122,570	1,390
Roanoke, VA	$122,370	50
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$122,350	160
Washington	$121,850	320
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$120,920	250
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$120,700	100
Nebraska	$120,640	30
Colorado	$120,290	220
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$119,690	190
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$119,380	340
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$118,870	70
Arizona	$118,810	320
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$117,200	80
Montgomery, AL	$117,190	50
Iowa	$116,820	90
Knoxville, TN	$115,230	40
Tucson, AZ	$115,140	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers?

The national median annual salary for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers is $115,230, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officerss is District of Columbia, with a median salary of $181,060.

How much can an experienced Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers make?

Top-earning Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officerss (90th percentile) make $203,990 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.