Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary
- 10th pct
- $61,110
- Middle 50%
- $81,140–$159,680
- 90th pct
- $207,480
The BLS estimates 16,370 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $117,860 ($56.67 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 23-1021). Across 16 metros with published figures, medians range from $64,620 in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR to $151,990 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE16,370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers earn the most
16 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $151,990 | 660 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $130,960 | 1,230 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $130,940 | 260 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $124,400 | 420 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $123,240 | 240 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $121,720 | 350 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $115,920 | 230 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $113,750 | 250 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $113,350 | 200 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $103,860 | 200 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $130,960 | 1,230 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $151,990 | 660 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $124,400 | 420 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $72,440 | 390 |
| Columbus, OH | $77,330 | 390 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $95,350 | 390 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $121,720 | 350 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $64,620 | 320 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $130,940 | 260 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $113,750 | 250 |
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Questions
What is the median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in the U.S.?
$117,860 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $81,140–$159,680.
How much do Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $56.67 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $39.01–$76.77 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $99.75. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($151,990), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($130,960), Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($130,940). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.