How much does an administrative law judge make in Cleveland?
$131,400a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $63.19 an hour or $10,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.19
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,620Median: $131,400Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,620 | $39.72 | |
| 25th | $96,090 | $46.20 | |
| Median | $131,400 | $63.19 | |
| 75th | $207,500 | $99.75 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Cincinnati, OH | $97,530 |
| Akron, OH | $93,290 |
| Columbus, OH | $77,330 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $134,700 |
| Judge | $80,020 |
| Legal Support Worker | $66,010 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,960 |
| Title Examiner | $51,190 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $44,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $63.19 ($131,400 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $131,400 against $117,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $79,000, so Cleveland pays 66% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for administrative law judge pay?
11 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,500 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.