Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $117,200 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $56.35
10th percentile $76,530
90th percentile $197,580
Employed locally 80
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,530
    25th
    $98,620
    50th (median)
    $117,200
    75th
    $132,820
    90th
    $197,580

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 139% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 39% 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
    District of Columbia $181,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,320
    Indiana $143,850
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $137,240
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $135,660
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $124,730

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$118,750
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,790
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$147,510
    Judicial Law Clerks$58,650
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$44,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Des Moines, IA is $56.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $76,530 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,620.