Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$100,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $117,860
State Rank
#26 of 41
1,300 employed here

How much do Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers make in Texas?

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers working in Texas earn a median salary of $100,400 per year, or about $48.27 per hour. That is 15% below the national median of $117,860 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $45,450 while the top 10% make $161,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $66,420 and $129,960 a year.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,450$21.85
25th percentile (early career)$66,420$31.93
50th percentile (median)$100,400$48.27
75th percentile (experienced)$129,960$62.48
90th percentile (top earners)$161,700$77.74

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 26th out of 41 states and territories for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$181,060
2Indiana$145,290
3Alabama$134,810
4Maryland$133,460
5Wisconsin$132,250

Working as Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Texas

Nationally, about 16,000 people work as Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($100,400) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers make in Texas?
The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Texas is $100,400 per year, or about $48.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,450 at the entry level to $161,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers about 15% less than the national median of $117,860. Texas ranks 26th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $100,400 a year. About 1,300 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.