Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $110,300 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $53.03
10th percentile $59,950
90th percentile $153,320
Employed locally 220
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,950
    25th
    $93,750
    50th (median)
    $110,300
    75th
    $124,090
    90th
    $153,320

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 155% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 55% 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
    Tallahassee, FL $172,000
    Jacksonville, FL $130,980
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    Florida $113,730

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$126,780
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,420
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$49,780
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$58,180
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$196,890
    Judicial Law Clerks$54,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Tampa, FL is $53.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Tampa, FL is 4.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,950 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,750.