23-1021

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Role Overview

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements. Excludes “Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators” (23-1022).

Recommended Majors

Law.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$181,060
Alabama	$149,760
Indiana	$143,850
Minnesota	$135,050
Wisconsin	$129,750
Maryland	$127,120
Missouri	$127,070
Kansas	$126,570
New Jersey	$125,530
Michigan	$125,420
Massachusetts	$124,590
Oklahoma	$124,090
Louisiana	$124,090
New York	$122,570
Washington	$121,850

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Median Annual Salary

$115,230

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-0.7%

Avg. annual openings

0.5k

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