Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $115,230 +0% vs national
Median hourly $55.40
10th percentile $42,480
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 40
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,480
    25th
    $56,370
    50th (median)
    $115,230
    75th
    $163,190
    90th
    $203,990

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 165% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 65% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $107,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $104,330

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $121,020
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,420
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $44,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $70,570
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $197,740
    Judicial Law Clerks $80,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Knoxville, TN is $55.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Knoxville, TN is 0% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,480 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,370.