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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $109,740 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.76
10th percentile $82,430
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 50
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,430
    25th
    $94,040
    50th (median)
    $109,740
    75th
    $156,100
    90th
    $203,990

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 172% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 72% 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
    Pittsburgh, PA $109,760
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $96,100

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $102,480
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,890
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $47,880
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,720
    Judicial Law Clerks $45,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Scranton, PA is $52.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Scranton, PA is 4.8% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $82,430 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,040.