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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 1200$61.56/hr$41.16/hr$48.37/hr$62.45/hr$69.08/hr$78.28/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Public Administration120$62.45/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2024-2034
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Minnesota 120$62.45/hr0.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 120$62.45/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 120$62.45/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2024-2034
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 590$93.96/hr2.6%
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 30$66.00/hrN/A
Lawyers 12,380$76.68/hr4.8%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 7,400$37.35/hr1.6%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 2,910$30.91/hr4.5%
Judicial Law Clerks 410$35.13/hrN/A
Compliance Officers 6,140$42.00/hr3.2%
Human Resources Specialists 17,240$38.51/hr5.0%
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,970$39.43/hr3.6%


  • 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.