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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
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN  27$51.95/hr$33.65/hr$40.74/hr$51.92/hr$61.05/hr$64.45/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Public AdministrationN/A$51.92/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -10-
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN N/A$51.92/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Minnesota 100$51.92/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 100$51.92/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 570$84.50/hr-0.7%
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 30$47.20/hrN/A
Lawyers 10,750$68.58/hr8.2%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 6,140$30.15/hr10.6%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 3,240$30.13/hr5.2%
Judicial Law Clerks 440$29.44/hr-1.0%
Compliance Officers 6,250$38.18/hr4.5%
Human Resources Specialists 16,120$34.48/hr7.9%
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,550$38.36/hr4.6%


  • 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.