Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $120,920 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $58.14
10th percentile $76,480
90th percentile $191,880
Employed locally 250
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,480
    25th
    $100,430
    50th (median)
    $120,920
    75th
    $122,300
    90th
    $191,880

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 143% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 43% 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
    Tucson, AZ $115,140

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$135,600
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,700
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$62,200
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$113,440
    Judicial Law Clerks$60,170
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$80,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Phoenix, AZ is $58.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $76,480 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,430.