Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $124,090 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $59.66
10th percentile $72,550
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 70
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,550
    25th
    $103,400
    50th (median)
    $124,090
    75th
    $184,450
    90th
    $203,990

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 199% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 99% 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
    Tallahassee, FL $172,000
    Alabama $149,760
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $137,780
    Maryland $127,120
    Cleveland, OH $125,990
    Oklahoma City, OK $125,960

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$131,220
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$46,680
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$51,690
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$49,650
    Judicial Law Clerks$71,760
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$109,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in New Orleans, LA is $59.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in New Orleans, LA is 7.7% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $72,550 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,400.