How much does an administrative law judge make in Richmond?
$89,380a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $42.97 an hour or $7,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.97
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,490Median: $89,380Highest 10%: $155,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,490 | $33.41 | |
| 25th | $82,720 | $39.77 | |
| Median | $89,380 | $42.97 | |
| 75th | $115,000 | $55.28 | |
| 90th | $155,200 | $74.62 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| Washington, DC | $152,000 |
| Roanoke, VA | $126,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $72,960 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $144,900 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $77,840 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,520 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,940 |
| Title Examiner | $53,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $42.97 ($89,380 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $89,380 against $117,900 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Richmond rank for administrative law judge pay?
54 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,200 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.