How much does an administrative law judge make in Washington?
$122,400a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in Washington. That is $58.84 an hour or $10,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.84
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,350Median: $122,400Highest 10%: $181,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,350 | $47.28 | |
| 25th | $108,200 | $52.04 | |
| Median | $122,400 | $58.84 | |
| 75th | $142,100 | $68.33 | |
| 90th | $181,900 | $87.47 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $130,300 |
| Portland, OR | $113,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 14. Arizona | $123,200 |
| 15. New York | $123,200 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $122,900 |
| 17. Washington | $122,400 |
| 18. Colorado | $121,400 |
| 19. Nebraska | $117,100 |
| 20. Florida | $115,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $58.84 ($122,400 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $122,400 against $117,900 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Washington rank for administrative law judge pay?
Washington ranks 17 of 41 states.
Which city in Washington pays administrative law judges the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $130,300 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.