Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $86,780 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.72
10th percentile $65,870
90th percentile $165,780
Employed locally 210
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,870
    25th
    $79,830
    50th (median)
    $86,780
    75th
    $117,800
    90th
    $165,780

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 103% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 3% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,320
    Roanoke, VA $122,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,350
    Pennsylvania $96,100
    Nevada $85,310
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $80,320

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $132,860
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $50,010
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,600
    Judicial Law Clerks $68,440
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Richmond, VA is $41.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Richmond, VA is 24.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $65,870 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,830.