SOC 23-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators — Illinois
Illinois · 1 metro areas compared
In Illinois the median wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators reaches $162,410 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Illinois the median wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators reaches $162,410 a year. That is 115.0% more than the national median of $75,530. Pay ranges from under $76,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $163,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $83,990 to $163,190.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Illinois ranks number 1st out of 23 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $98,760. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,190 | +0.9% |
| 25th | $83,990 | +11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $162,410 | +115.0% |
| 75th | $163,190 | +116.1% |
| 90th | $163,190 | +116.1% |
| Mean | $131,290 | +73.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $98,760 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $162,410 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$162,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$162,410US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $162,410 a year, 115.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,190 to $163,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 23 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $98,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $162,410, or $78.08 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 $75,530, so pay in Illinois is 115.0% higher. 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 Illinois earns more than $163,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,190 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 Chicago, at $98,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. 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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