Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $109,760 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.77
10th percentile $77,150
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 120
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,150
    25th
    $85,950
    50th (median)
    $109,760
    75th
    $149,410
    90th
    $203,990

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 148% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 48% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $131,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $123,220
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $110,300
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $109,740
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $96,100

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $125,870
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,710
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $46,300
    Judicial Law Clerks $47,950
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $65,870
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $70,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Pittsburgh, PA is $52.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 4.7% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $77,150 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,950.