How much does an administrative law judge make in New Jersey?
$128,300a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in New Jersey. That is $61.69 an hour or $10,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.69
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,130Median: $128,300Highest 10%: $184,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,130 | $41.89 | |
| 25th | $105,900 | $50.93 | |
| Median | $128,300 | $61.69 | |
| 75th | $161,400 | $77.61 | |
| 90th | $184,100 | $88.52 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $131,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 5. Wisconsin | $132,300 |
| 6. North Carolina | $130,000 |
| 7. Missouri | $129,700 |
| 8. New Jersey | $128,300 |
| 9. Michigan | $127,400 |
| 10. Kansas | $126,600 |
| 11. Louisiana | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $61.69 ($128,300 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $128,300 against $117,900 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for administrative law judge pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 41 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays administrative law judges the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $131,000 a year.
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.