Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $57,960 -49.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $52,690
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 70
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,690
    25th
    $52,690
    50th (median)
    $57,960
    75th
    $63,750
    90th
    $203,990

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 82% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 18% below 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,690
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,750
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $57,960
    Kentucky $57,960

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $103,010
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,620
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $52,030
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $58,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Lexington, KY is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Lexington, KY is 49.7% below 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $52,690 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,690.