Actuaries vs. Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers: Who Earns More?
Actuaries out-earn Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers by $12K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Actuaries land at $130,000 and Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers at $117,860. The education gap is real: actuary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officer programs require doctoral or professional degree. Top-paying state for Actuaries is Connecticut ($166,800); for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers it's District of Columbia ($181,060).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Actuaries median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Actuaries or Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers?
Actuaries earn more nationally. The median is $130,000 for Actuaries versus $117,860 for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers, a difference of $12K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Actuaries or Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers?
Actuaries has the better 10-year outlook at 21.8% projected growth, compared to -0.7% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Actuaries or Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers?
Actuaries typically requires bachelor's degree. Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers requires doctoral or professional degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Actuaries get paid the most?
Connecticut is the top-paying state for Actuaries at $166,800/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Actuaries vs. Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Actuaries earn $166,230 vs. $181,060 for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.