Justice of the Peace Career

*A job as a Justice of the Peace falls under the broader career category of Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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.


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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$122,620

Median Hourly Wage

$58.95*

Total Employed Nationally

16,230


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.