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

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

Median annual salary $114,430 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.02
10th percentile $87,150
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 30
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,150
    25th
    $98,240
    50th (median)
    $114,430
    75th
    $161,200
    90th
    $203,990

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 156% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 56% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,280
    Rochester, NY $93,520

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $119,140
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,820
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $178,590
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Syracuse, NY is $55.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Syracuse, NY is 0.7% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $87,150 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,240.