Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $93,520 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.96
10th percentile $93,520
90th percentile $117,860
Employed locally 40
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,520
    25th
    $93,520
    50th (median)
    $93,520
    75th
    $101,190
    90th
    $117,860

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 126% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 26% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,500
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $114,430
    Syracuse, NY $114,430
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,280

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$138,010
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$58,760
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$170,520
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$58,780
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$90,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Rochester, NY is $44.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Rochester, NY is 18.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $93,520 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,520.