career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers and Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-1021 | 23-1023 |
| title | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
| onet code | 23-1021.00 | 23-1023.00 |
| description | 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. | Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 23 | 23 |
| tot emp | 16,230 | 25,580 |
| a mean | 122,620 | 143,110 |
| a median | 115,230 | 156,210 |
| a pct10 | 56,970 | 46,520 |
| a pct25 | 76,920 | 86,060 |
| a pct75 | 161,290 | 189,890 |
| a pct90 | 203,990 | 216,540 |
| h mean | 58 | 68 |
| h median | 55 | 75 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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