How much does an administrative law judge make in Pennsylvania?
$98,010a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in Pennsylvania. That is $47.12 an hour or $8,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.12
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,130Median: $98,010Highest 10%: $160,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,130 | $32.27 | |
| 25th | $77,200 | $37.12 | |
| Median | $98,010 | $47.12 | |
| 75th | $130,600 | $62.81 | |
| 90th | $160,100 | $76.98 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $112,000 |
| Scranton, PA | $109,500 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $100,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,350 |
| Lancaster, PA | $85,580 |
| Reading, PA | $79,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 24. Illinois | $105,000 |
| 25. Utah | $103,400 |
| 26. Texas | $100,400 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $98,010 |
| 28. Connecticut | $95,310 |
| 29. South Carolina | $94,880 |
| 30. Oregon | $89,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.12 ($98,010 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $98,010 against $117,900 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for administrative law judge pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 41 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays administrative law judges the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $112,000 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.