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

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

Median annual salary $72,340 -37.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.78
10th percentile $48,860
90th percentile $116,630
Employed locally 430
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,860
    25th
    $55,390
    50th (median)
    $72,340
    75th
    $75,250
    90th
    $116,630

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 91% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 9% below 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
    Cleveland, OH $125,990
    Toledo, OH $99,650
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,690
    Akron, OH $89,420
    Ohio $75,250

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $132,810
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $61,660
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $99,110
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Columbus, OH is $34.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Columbus, OH is 37.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,860 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,390.