Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $48,360 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $81,030
Employed locally 110
National median $67,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $43,340
    50th (median)
    $48,360
    75th
    $64,490
    90th
    $81,030

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary vs area income 60% Median Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $126,750
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $116,700
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $108,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $107,010

    Nearby metros — Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $58,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $53,670
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,890

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $139,460
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,750
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,960
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $166,120
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $123,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Houston, TX is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.47 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salaries?

    The median Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in Houston, TX is 28.6% below the national median of $67,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Houston?

    Entry-level Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,340.