Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$117,860/yr
Typical range
$81,140 – $159,680
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education
What a Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers does
Preside over hearings and make decisions on disputes involving government agencies, workers' compensation, or immigration matters. They review evidence, hear testimony, and issue rulings based on applicable laws and regulations.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Lawyers — $159,670/yr
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants — $62,890/yr
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers — $58,650/yr
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — $153,990/yr
- Judicial Law Clerks — $64,920/yr
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