SOC 23-1021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers is $115,232 per year ($55.40/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $76,918 and $161,304 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $203,986 per year. There are approximately 16,230 administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $27.39 | $56,971 |
| P25 | $36.98 | $76,918 |
| P50MEDIAN | $55.40 | $115,232 |
| P75 | $77.55 | $161,304 |
| P90 | $98.07 | $203,986 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers is $115,232 per year ($55.40/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $76,918 and $161,304 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers is $203,986 per year ($98.07/hr). The 75th percentile is $161,304 per year.
Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn approximately $56,971 per year ($27.39/hr). The 25th percentile is $76,918 per year.
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