Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
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💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Illinois$131,290
- California$118,080
- New Mexico$115,810
- District of Columbia$114,080
- Virginia$87,050
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Oklahoma$42,960
- Louisiana$46,750
- Texas$51,800
- South Carolina$61,350
- Montana$64,320
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $131,290 | $162,410 | $63 | +44.3% | 80 |
| 2 | California | $118,080 | $97,680 | $57 | +29.7% | — |
| 3 | New Mexico | $115,810 | $110,180 | $56 | +27.2% | 40 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $114,080 | $110,300 | $55 | +25.3% | 150 |
| 5 | Virginia | $87,050 | $79,530 | $42 | -4.4% | 120 |
| 6 | Michigan | $85,590 | $76,270 | $41 | -6% | 190 |
| 7 | Colorado | $83,500 | $82,590 | $40 | -8.3% | 30 |
| 8 | Arizona | $82,860 | $82,150 | $40 | -9% | 160 |
| 9 | Ohio | $80,630 | $68,790 | $39 | -11.4% | 130 |
| 10 | New York | $80,090 | $70,800 | $39 | -12% | 1,050 |
| 11 | Maryland | $78,110 | $58,890 | $38 | -14.2% | 80 |
| 12 | Alabama | $76,280 | $76,810 | $37 | -16.2% | 40 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $74,270 | $75,320 | $36 | -18.4% | 100 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $71,690 | $67,890 | $34 | -21.2% | 310 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $70,000 | $62,140 | $34 | -23.1% | 50 |
| 16 | Indiana | $69,730 | $57,390 | $34 | -23.4% | 60 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $69,270 | $63,770 | $33 | -23.9% | — |
| 18 | Kansas | $64,440 | $64,970 | $31 | -29.2% | 40 |
| 19 | Montana | $64,320 | $64,980 | $31 | -29.3% | 40 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $61,350 | $58,990 | $30 | -32.6% | 70 |
| 21 | Texas | $51,800 | $50,940 | $25 | -43.1% | — |
| 22 | Louisiana | $46,750 | $46,100 | $22 | -48.6% | 80 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $42,960 | $36,780 | $21 | -52.8% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 34 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $129,180 | $131,660 | 130 |
| 2 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $112,620 | $99,780 | 60 |
| 3 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $109,920 | $114,720 | 190 |
| 4 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $108,570 | $108,250 | 30 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $108,150 | $116,550 | 200 |
| 6 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $106,910 | $99,910 | 100 |
| 7 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $105,430 | $105,890 | 50 |
| 8 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $105,190 | $110,890 | 30 |
| 9 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $101,990 | $98,140 | — |
| 10 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $100,770 | $93,820 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing arbitrators, mediators, and conciliatorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $156,730 | $153,160 | 130 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $156,730 | $153,160 | 130 |
| 3 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $153,860 | $131,980 | 40 |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $150,590 | $131,610 | 40 |
| 5 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $143,290 | $125,260 | 40 |
| 6 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $133,160 | $122,670 | 170 |
| 7 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $133,160 | $128,730 | 140 |
| 8 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $133,160 | $129,230 | 140 |
| 9 | Educational Services | $126,730 | $118,000 | 300 |
| 10 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $126,730 | $118,000 | 300 |
| 11 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $124,930 | $135,000 | 30 |
| 12 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $124,930 | $135,000 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators make in the U.S.?
The median arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators salary in the United States is $75,530 per year (mean $91,010), and about 80% earn between $47,220 and $155,440.
How much do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators make per hour?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $91,010 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators the most?
Illinois has the highest average pay for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators at $131,290 per year (median $162,410).
What is the job outlook for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators?
Employment is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 300 openings per year.
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