Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $109,070 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $52.44
10th percentile $68,020
90th percentile $138,070
Employed locally 100
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,020
    25th
    $102,970
    50th (median)
    $109,070
    75th
    $127,010
    90th
    $138,070

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 112% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 12% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,570
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $123,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $118,870
    Waco, TX $110,300

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $133,400
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,990
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $153,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $58,990
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $53,670
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Austin, TX is $52.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Austin, TX is 5.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $68,020 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,970.