Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers to remain nearly level by 0.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 17,400 to 17,400 jobs. Its estimate of 500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($117,860), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
17,400
Projected employment (2034)
17,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
0%
Annual openings (projected average)
500
Pay & Preparation
$117,860
Doctoral or professional degree
5 years or more
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.5/5) • Critical Thinking (4.5/5) • Active Listening (4.5/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4.25/5) • Writing (4.25/5) • Speaking (4.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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