How much does an administrative law judge make in Detroit?
$127,900a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $61.47 an hour or $10,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.47
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,730Median: $127,900Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,730 | $34.97 | |
| 25th | $102,200 | $49.11 | |
| Median | $127,900 | $61.47 | |
| 75th | $154,700 | $74.36 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Lansing, MI | $144,700 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $135,000 |
| Arbitrator | $87,370 |
| Legal Support Worker | $67,120 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $63,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $62,260 |
| Judge | $55,000 |
| Title Examiner | $51,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $61.47 ($127,900 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $127,900 against $117,900 nationally, 8% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $127,400, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for administrative law judge pay?
17 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,730 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.