Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers in the United States was $117,860 ($56.67 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,110 | $29.38 |
| 25th | $81,140 | $39.01 |
| Median | $117,860 | $56.67 |
| 75th | $159,680 | $76.77 |
| 90th | $207,480 | $99.75 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 23-1021
- Total U.S. employment: 16,370
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Across the United States, 16,370 administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
The mean wage of $125,990 sits 6.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $134,810 | $64.81 | +14.4% | 70 |
| Arizona | $123,240 | $59.25 | +4.6% | 300 |
| Arkansas | $63,660 | $30.60 | -46.0% | 340 |
| Colorado | $121,410 | $58.37 | +3.0% | 220 |
| Connecticut | $95,310 | $45.82 | -19.1% | 300 |
| Delaware | $56,830 | $27.32 | -51.8% | 70 |
| District of Columbia | $181,060 | $87.05 | +53.6% | 300 |
| Florida | $115,920 | $55.73 | -1.6% | 570 |
| Georgia | $67,990 | $32.69 | -42.3% | 490 |
| Hawaii | $106,480 | $51.19 | -9.7% | 50 |
| Idaho | $65,050 | $31.27 | -44.8% | 110 |
| Illinois | $104,990 | $50.48 | -10.9% | 550 |
| Indiana | $145,290 | $69.85 | +23.3% | 70 |
| Iowa | $123,500 | $59.38 | +4.8% | 80 |
| Kansas | $126,570 | $60.85 | +7.4% | 40 |
| Louisiana | $126,440 | $60.79 | +7.3% | 140 |
| Maine | $75,960 | $36.52 | -35.6% | 120 |
| Maryland | $133,460 | $64.16 | +13.2% | 430 |
| Massachusetts | $113,750 | $54.69 | -3.5% | 270 |
| Michigan | $127,420 | $61.26 | +8.1% | 390 |
| Minnesota | $126,360 | $60.75 | +7.2% | 120 |
| Mississippi | $66,310 | $31.88 | -43.7% | 110 |
| Missouri | $129,670 | $62.34 | +10.0% | 160 |
| Montana | $83,910 | $40.34 | -28.8% | 90 |
| Nebraska | $117,060 | $56.28 | -0.7% | 30 |
| Nevada | $87,240 | $41.94 | -26.0% | 170 |
| New Jersey | $128,320 | $61.69 | +8.9% | 330 |
| New Mexico | $80,800 | $38.85 | -31.4% | 140 |
| New York | $123,170 | $59.22 | +4.5% | 1,400 |
| North Carolina | $129,960 | $62.48 | +10.3% | 260 |
| Ohio | $79,000 | $37.98 | -33.0% | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $122,930 | $59.10 | +4.3% | 90 |
| Oregon | $89,220 | $42.90 | -24.3% | 480 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,010 | $47.12 | -16.8% | 800 |
| South Carolina | $94,880 | $45.62 | -19.5% | 130 |
| Tennessee | $107,740 | $51.80 | -8.6% | 380 |
| Texas | $100,400 | $48.27 | -14.8% | 1,300 |
| Utah | $103,380 | $49.70 | -12.3% | 190 |
| Washington | $122,390 | $58.84 | +3.8% | 330 |
| West Virginia | $78,870 | $37.92 | -33.1% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $132,250 | $63.58 | +12.2% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers?
The median annual wage for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers is $117,860 ($56.67 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 16,370 administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $56.67. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.