How much does an administrative law judge make in Columbus?
$77,330a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $37.18 an hour or $6,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.18
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,580Median: $77,330Highest 10%: $116,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,580 | $26.72 | |
| 25th | $63,880 | $30.71 | |
| Median | $77,330 | $37.18 | |
| 75th | $79,000 | $37.98 | |
| 90th | $116,500 | $56.02 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Cleveland, OH | $131,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $97,530 |
| Akron, OH | $93,290 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $137,800 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $65,600 |
| Title Examiner | $60,970 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $37.18 ($77,330 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $77,330 against $117,900 nationally, 34% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $79,000, so Columbus pays 2% less.
Where does Columbus rank for administrative law judge pay?
61 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,500 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.