Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators is $75,530, or $36.31 per hour. About 9,210 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $162,410 in Illinois to $36,780 in Oklahoma.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 23 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $162,410 | $78.08 | 80 | 0.22 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $110,300 | $53.03 | 150 | 3.61 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $110,180 | $52.97 | 40 | 0.80 |
| 4 | California | $97,680 | $46.96 | — | — |
| 5 | Colorado | $82,590 | $39.71 | 30 | 0.18 |
| 6 | Arizona | $82,150 | $39.49 | 160 | 0.85 |
| 7 | Virginia | $79,530 | $38.23 | 120 | 0.47 |
| 8 | Alabama | $76,810 | $36.93 | 40 | 0.32 |
| 9 | Michigan | $76,270 | $36.67 | 190 | 0.74 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $75,320 | $36.21 | 100 | 0.34 |
| 11 | New York | $70,800 | $34.04 | 1,050 | 1.84 |
| 12 | Ohio | $68,790 | $33.07 | 130 | 0.38 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $67,890 | $32.64 | 310 | 0.87 |
| 14 | Montana | $64,980 | $31.24 | 40 | 1.41 |
| 15 | Kansas | $64,970 | $31.24 | 40 | 0.42 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $63,770 | $30.66 | — | — |
| 17 | Tennessee | $62,140 | $29.88 | 50 | 0.26 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $58,990 | $28.36 | 70 | 0.55 |
| 19 | Maryland | $58,890 | $28.31 | 80 | 0.49 |
| 20 | Indiana | $57,390 | $27.59 | 60 | 0.33 |
| 21 | Texas | $50,940 | $24.49 | — | — |
| 22 | Louisiana | $46,100 | $22.16 | 80 | 0.67 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $36,780 | $17.68 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators make?
The median annual wage for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators in the United States is $75,530, or $36.31 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $47,220, and the top 10% earn $155,440.
How many arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators are employed in the U.S.?
About 9,210 people work as arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators nationwide.
Which state pays arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators the most?
Illinois pays the most at a median of $162,410, followed by District of Columbia ($110,300) and New Mexico ($110,180).
Which state pays arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators the least?
Oklahoma has the lowest median at $36,780.
Where are arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is District of Columbia at 3.61×.