How much does an administrative law judge make in North Carolina?
$130,000a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in North Carolina. That is $62.48 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.48
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,890Median: $130,000Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,890 | $37.93 | |
| 25th | $79,830 | $38.38 | |
| Median | $130,000 | $62.48 | |
| 75th | $131,700 | $63.30 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $140,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $131,700 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $122,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $72,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 3. Alabama | $134,800 |
| 4. Maryland | $133,500 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $132,300 |
| 6. North Carolina | $130,000 |
| 7. Missouri | $129,700 |
| 8. New Jersey | $128,300 |
| 9. Michigan | $127,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $62.48 ($130,000 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $130,000 against $117,900 nationally, 10% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for administrative law judge pay?
North Carolina ranks 6 of 41 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays administrative law judges the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $140,100 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.