Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Salary by State
The national median pay for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators is $75,530 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,780 in Oklahoma to $162,410 in Illinois.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,220
- 25th percentile
- $57,360
- Median
- $75,530
- 75th percentile
- $108,000
- Top 10%
- $155,440
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 9,210 jobs.
Median pay in 22 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $162,410 | +115% | $76,190 | $163,190 | 80 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $110,300 | +46% | $70,100 | $170,990 | 150 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $110,180 | +46% | $60,570 | $190,010 | 40 |
| 4 | California | $97,680 | +29% | $56,220 | $317,680 | Not published |
| 5 | Colorado | $82,590 | +9% | $38,580 | $123,910 | 30 |
| 6 | Arizona | $82,150 | +9% | $53,650 | $131,150 | 160 |
| 7 | Virginia | $79,530 | +5% | $51,570 | $139,850 | 120 |
| 8 | Alabama | $76,810 | +2% | $44,770 | $112,790 | 40 |
| 9 | Michigan | $76,270 | +1% | $51,300 | $131,520 | 190 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $75,320 | 0% | $49,040 | $94,480 | 100 |
| 11 | New York | $70,800 | −6% | $47,830 | $129,520 | 1,050 |
| 12 | Ohio | $68,790 | −9% | $45,460 | $133,070 | 130 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $67,890 | −10% | $40,680 | $98,070 | 310 |
| 14 | Montana | $64,980 | −14% | $36,490 | $82,460 | 40 |
| 15 | Kansas | $64,970 | −14% | $44,410 | $76,960 | 40 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $63,770 | −16% | $63,410 | $76,740 | Not published |
| 17 | Tennessee | $62,140 | −18% | $51,250 | $93,270 | 50 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $58,990 | −22% | $47,720 | $74,350 | 70 |
| 19 | Maryland | $58,890 | −22% | $45,520 | $124,230 | 80 |
| 20 | Indiana | $57,390 | −24% | $48,730 | $98,760 | 60 |
| 21 | Texas | $50,940 | −33% | $18,080 | $78,930 | Not published |
| 22 | Louisiana | $46,100 | −39% | $30,700 | $58,760 | 80 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $36,780 | −51% | $33,420 | $47,490 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary questions
Which state pays arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators the most?
Illinois, with a median of $162,410 a year (+115% vs. the national median of $75,530). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $36,780 a year (−51% vs. national).
Where do most arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators work?
New York has the most jobs, about 1,050, with a median of $70,800.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.