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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

General Information

Description

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Job Outlook

Overall employment of judges and hearing officers is projected to show little or no change from 2021 to 2031. Despitelimitedemployment growth, about 1,900 openings for judges and hearing officers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of judges and hearing officers is projected to show little or no change from 2021 to 2031. Despitelimitedemployment growth, about 1,900 openings for judges and hearing officers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$102,550

State-by-state Salary

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$175,300
$43,310
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Doctoral degree 37%
  • Bachelor's degree 19%
  • First professional degree 13%
  • Some college 11%
  • Associate's degree 11%
  • Post-doctoral training 5%
  • Master's degree 1%
  • High school 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Knowledge

  • Law and Government
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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