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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $123,220 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.24
10th percentile $73,760
90th percentile $164,400
Employed locally 360
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,760
    25th
    $100,280
    50th (median)
    $123,220
    75th
    $145,600
    90th
    $164,400

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 153% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 53% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,570
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $118,870
    Waco, TX $110,300
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $109,070

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $139,460
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,750
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,960
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $166,120
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Houston, TX is $59.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Houston, TX is 6.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $73,760 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,280.