How much does an administrative law judge make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $73.07 an hour or $12,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.07
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,260 | $38.59 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| Median | $152,000 | $73.07 | |
| 75th | $185,200 | $89.05 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $195,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $169,700 |
| Arbitrator | $109,900 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $81,590 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,110 |
| Title Examiner | $60,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $73.07 ($152,000 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $152,000 against $117,900 nationally, 29% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $181,100, so Washington pays 16% less.
Where does Washington rank for administrative law judge pay?
3 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,500 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.