Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Montana

$44,951 $145,880
10th pct Median: $84,814 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$44,951
25th Percentile$61,066
50th (Median)$84,814
75th Percentile$117,043
90th (Top Earners)$145,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $84,814 for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers has the purchasing power of approximately $78,170 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers make in Montana?
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Montana earn a median annual salary of $84,814 per year ($40.78/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $96,380.
Is Montana a good state for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $84,814 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $78,170 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Montana

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the legal sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Doctoral or professional degree

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