Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $100,280 -13% vs national
Median hourly $48.21
10th percentile $58,510
90th percentile $155,130
Employed locally 220
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,510
    25th
    $71,700
    50th (median)
    $100,280
    75th
    $114,430
    90th
    $155,130

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 117% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $181,060
    Tallahassee, FL $172,000
    Kansas City, MO-KS $161,350
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,320
    Alabama $149,760
    Indiana $143,850

    Nearby metros — Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,500
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $114,430
    Syracuse, NY $114,430
    Rochester, NY $93,520

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $123,590
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,660
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $57,740
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $168,530
    Judicial Law Clerks $127,780
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $64,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Albany, NY is $48.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.90 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salaries?

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Albany, NY is 13% below the national median of $115,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Albany?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,510 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,700.