Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary (2025)
Based on 16,370 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $61,110 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $81,140 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $117,860 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $159,680 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $207,480 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$61K
25th
$81K
Median
$118K
75th
$160K
90th
$207K
Highest Paying States for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $171,730 |
| Indiana | $154,990 |
| Alabama | $150,430 |
| Wisconsin | $143,910 |
| Kansas | $139,250 |
| Missouri | $138,730 |
| Louisiana | $137,490 |
| New Jersey | $133,870 |
| Maryland | $131,160 |
| Washington | $130,140 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $171,730 per year, while Washington has an average of $130,140 — a difference of $41,590. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16,370 workers were employed as Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Legal Occupations. The annual mean wage of $125,990 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 23-1021