How much does an administrative law judge make in Memphis?
$109,300a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $52.55 an hour or $9,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.55
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,220Median: $109,300Highest 10%: $188,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,220 | $30.88 | |
| 25th | $76,400 | $36.73 | |
| Median | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.86 | |
| 90th | $188,000 | $90.38 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Nashville, TN | $107,600 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $134,400 |
| Legal Support Worker | $59,880 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $56,850 |
| Title Examiner | $49,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $52.55 ($109,300 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $109,300 against $117,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $107,700, so Memphis pays 1% more.
Where does Memphis rank for administrative law judge pay?
43 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $188,000 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.