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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

23-1021 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. Excludes “Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators” (23-1022).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 1100$57.56/hr$35.49/hr$43.96/hr$58.22/hr$65.27/hr$81.29/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Public Administration110$58.22/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 10$60.83/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 110$58.22/hr2.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 110$58.22/hrN/A
Minnesota 110$58.22/hr1.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 590$80.73/hr3.7%
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 30$59.98/hr5.7%
Lawyers 11,560$74.29/hr7.4%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 5,650$31.00/hr3.5%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 3,280$30.87/hr5.3%
Judicial Law Clerks 460$29.21/hr3.4%
Compliance Officers 6,820$39.30/hr5.9%
Human Resources Specialists 16,890$36.69/hr6.0%
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,870$39.40/hr4.8%


  • Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
  • Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
  • Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.
  • Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
  • Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
  • Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
  • Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
  • Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
  • Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.
  • Prepare written opinions and decisions.