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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $137,780 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $66.24
10th percentile $105,270
90th percentile $157,580
Employed locally 120
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,270
    25th
    $121,350
    50th (median)
    $137,780
    75th
    $137,780
    90th
    $157,580

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 194% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 94% 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
    Minnesota $135,050
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $133,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $131,310
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $131,290
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $127,420
    Missouri $127,070

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $127,270
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,590
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $63,860
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $47,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Lansing, MI is $66.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Lansing, MI is 19.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $105,270 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,350.