Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Illinois at an average of $131,290 per year, while New York has an average of $80,090 — a difference of $51,200. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9,210 workers were employed as Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Legal Occupations. The annual mean wage of $91,010 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 23-1022
What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($47,220) represents entry-level or part-time Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliatorss, while the 90th percentile ($155,440) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($75,530) is the midpoint — half of all Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliatorss earn more and half earn less than this amount.