How much does an administrative law judge make in Baltimore?
$130,900a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $62.95 an hour or $10,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.95
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,390Median: $130,900Highest 10%: $204,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $85,720 | $41.21 | |
| Median | $130,900 | $62.95 | |
| 75th | $171,000 | $82.20 | |
| 90th | $204,400 | $98.28 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Washington, DC | $152,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,350 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $191,300 |
| Lawyer | $132,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,110 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $65,640 |
| Title Examiner | $53,350 |
| Arbitrator | $49,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $62.95 ($130,900 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $130,900 against $117,900 nationally, 11% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $133,500, so Baltimore pays 2% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for administrative law judge pay?
14 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $204,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.