How much does an administrative law judge make in Portland?
$113,400a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $54.50 an hour or $9,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.50
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,170Median: $113,400Highest 10%: $166,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,170 | $32.29 | |
| 25th | $81,140 | $39.01 | |
| Median | $113,400 | $54.50 | |
| 75th | $152,100 | $73.11 | |
| 90th | $166,200 | $79.89 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $178,300 |
| Lawyer | $155,300 |
| Arbitrator | $81,860 |
| Title Examiner | $76,970 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,430 |
| Legal Support Worker | $71,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $54.50 ($113,400 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $113,400 against $117,900 nationally, 4% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $89,220, so Portland pays 27% more.
Where does Portland rank for administrative law judge pay?
40 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,200 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.