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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $123,570 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $59.41
10th percentile $80,430
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 140
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,430
    25th
    $90,510
    50th (median)
    $123,570
    75th
    $163,720
    90th
    $203,990

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 142% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 42% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $123,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $118,870
    Waco, TX $110,300
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $109,070

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$157,340
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,900
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$58,020
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$59,490
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$47,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Dallas, TX is $59.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Dallas, TX is 7.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $80,430 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,510.