Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $131,290 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.12
10th percentile $70,260
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 150
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,260
    25th
    $96,490
    50th (median)
    $131,290
    75th
    $157,580
    90th
    $203,990

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 175% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 75% 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
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $137,780
    Minnesota $135,050
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $133,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $131,310
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $127,420
    Missouri $127,070

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $128,060
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,490
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $47,720
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $65,850
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $52,260
    Judicial Law Clerks $59,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Detroit, MI is $63.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Detroit, MI is 13.9% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $70,260 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,490.