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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Legal · Doctoral or professional degree

SALARY RANGE

$51,778

10th

$73,352

25th

$107,870

Median

$151,018

75th

$183,379

90th

Median hourly: $51.86/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: As fast as average

Projected change: +2.0% (+701 jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Doctoral or professional degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

2

AI handles independently

3

AI assists (and growing)

3

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 2 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 3 more, and 3 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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