Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $135,660 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.22
10th percentile $107,830
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 40
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,830
    25th
    $123,300
    50th (median)
    $135,660
    75th
    $203,990
    90th
    $203,990

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 176% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 76% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,320
    Indiana $143,850
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $137,780
    Minnesota $135,050
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $131,310
    Wisconsin $129,750

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$135,660
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$57,910
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$63,440
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$45,840
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$177,180
    Judicial Law Clerks$51,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Indianapolis, IN is $65.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 17.7% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $107,830 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,300.