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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

National Avg Annual Salary

$122,620

National Avg Hourly Wage

$58.95

National Total Employment

16,230

Top Metro Avg Salary

$152,170

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $171,190.

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Largest State Market

New York has one of the largest employment markets with 1,390 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN shows an average annual salary of $152,170.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 1,220 jobs.

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Top States for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $171,190 300 Open
Indiana IN $153,410 70 Open
Alabama AL $152,420 80 Open
Oklahoma OK $140,150 110 Open
Wisconsin WI $139,610 50 Open
Kansas KS $134,600 40 Open
Minnesota MN $133,870 160 Open
Michigan MI $131,540 360 Open
Missouri MO $131,450 190 Open
Colorado CO $131,260 220 Open

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