Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary
The median administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers salary in the United States is $117,860 per year ($56.67/hour). Salaries range from $61,110 at the entry level to $207,480+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 16,370 administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 0.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$117,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$56.67
per hour
Employment
16,370
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$61,110
25th percentile
$81,140
Median
$117,860
75th percentile
$159,680
90th percentile
$207,480
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-0.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
+ 5 years or more experience
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$57K$181K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$181K
+54%
Indiana
$145K
+23%
Alabama
$135K
+14%
Maryland
$133K
+13%
Wisconsin
$132K
+12%
North Carolina
$130K
+10%
Missouri
$130K
+10%
New Jersey
$128K
+9%
Michigan
$127K
+8%
Kansas
$127K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $181,060 | +53.6% |
| Indiana | $145,290 | +23.3% |
| Alabama | $134,810 | +14.4% |
| Maryland | $133,460 | +13.2% |
| Wisconsin | $132,250 | +12.2% |
| North Carolina | $129,960 | +10.3% |
| Missouri | $129,670 | +10.0% |
| New Jersey | $128,320 | +8.9% |
| Michigan | $127,420 | +8.1% |
| Kansas | $126,570 | +7.4% |
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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | $177,150 | +50.3% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $164,530 | +39.6% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $151,990 | +29.0% |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $144,660 | +22.7% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $140,050 | +18.8% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $139,240 | +18.1% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $138,260 | +17.3% |
| Toledo, OH | $134,930 | +14.5% |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $132,250 | +12.2% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $131,660 | +11.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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