Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $125,990 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $60.57
10th percentile $78,930
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 120
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,930
    25th
    $99,590
    50th (median)
    $125,990
    75th
    $192,650
    90th
    $203,990

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 184% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 84% 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
    Toledo, OH $99,650
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,690
    Akron, OH $89,420
    Ohio $75,250
    Columbus, OH $72,340

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$128,460
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,370
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$89,630
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,090
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$64,250
    Judicial Law Clerks$43,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Cleveland, OH is $60.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Cleveland, OH is 9.3% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $78,930 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,590.