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

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

Median annual salary $122,370 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.83
10th percentile $110,300
90th percentile $171,750
Employed locally 50
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,300
    25th
    $113,730
    50th (median)
    $122,370
    75th
    $132,700
    90th
    $171,750

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 181% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 81% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,350
    Pennsylvania $96,100
    Richmond, VA $86,780
    Nevada $85,310
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $80,320

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $127,270
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,710
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $46,280
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $62,560
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $57,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Roanoke, VA is $58.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $110,300 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,730.