Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $133,350 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.11
10th percentile $118,930
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 40
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $118,930
    25th
    $126,130
    50th (median)
    $133,350
    75th
    $144,810
    90th
    $203,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 175% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 75% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $139,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $131,310
    Wisconsin $129,750
    Winston-Salem, NC $124,090
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $109,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $91,520

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $131,000
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,010
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $56,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $61,790
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $72,250
    Judicial Law Clerks $62,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Milwaukee, WI is $64.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 15.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $118,930 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,130.