SOC 23-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Tampa, FL is $115,920 per year, close to the national median of $117,860 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Tampa, FL is $115,920 per year, close to the national median of $117,860 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $73,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $149,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $88,610 to $127,560.
Employment stands at 230, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Tallahassee leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $177,150. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 52nd of 629 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,920 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $88,610 | −24.8% |
| Median (50th) | $115,920 | −1.6% |
| 75th | $127,560 | +8.2% |
| 90th | $149,430 | +26.8% |
| Mean | $113,720 | −3.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tallahassee | $177,150 | 60 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $129,960 | 30 | |
| 3 | Miami | $115,960 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $115,920 buys what $112,108 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,108US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,920 a year, 1.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,920 to $149,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tallahassee, at $177,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $115,920, or $55.73 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $117,860, so pay in Tampa, FL is 1.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tampa, FL earns more than $149,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tallahassee, at $177,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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