Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $122,350 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.82
10th percentile $64,130
90th percentile $166,480
Employed locally 160
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,130
    25th
    $81,140
    50th (median)
    $122,350
    75th
    $153,170
    90th
    $166,480

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 129% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 29% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $137,240
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $131,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,500
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $124,730
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $124,090
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,570

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $161,420
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $74,470
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $77,240
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $70,080
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $174,100
    Judicial Law Clerks $55,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Portland, OR-WA is $58.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $64,130 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,140.