Highest-paying cities for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
San Jose, CA leads at $129,180 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $129,180 | $102,260–$129,180 |
| Albany, NY | $112,620 | $53,840–$134,170 |
| Washington, DC | $109,920 | $86,440–$129,850 |
| Olympia, WA | $108,570 | $85,760–$131,870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $108,150 | $101,040–$130,330 |
| Riverside, CA | $106,910 | $81,560–$121,670 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $105,430 | $95,760–$129,110 |
| Hartford, CT | $105,190 | $93,180–$124,610 |
| Chicago, IL | $98,760 | $76,190–$139,190 |
| Detroit, MI | $87,370 | $66,700–$118,780 |
| San Diego, CA | $84,460 | $70,780–$100,560 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,780 | $66,300–$91,640 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $82,150 | $69,520–$100,770 |
| Richmond, VA | $81,790 | $65,220–$98,990 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,730 | $79,730–$127,900 |
| New York, NY | $77,430 | $61,120–$98,950 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $76,270 | $57,150–$80,260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,200 | $68,650–$90,060 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,520 | $59,930–$90,010 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,590 | $45,460–$85,440 |
| Madison, WI | $63,940 | $56,780–$86,720 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $57,360 | $57,360–$79,470 |
| Austin, TX | $57,160 | $52,310–$73,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,340 | $49,380–$68,180 |
| Nashville, TN | $55,310 | $55,290–$71,440 |
| Baltimore, MD | $49,110 | $49,110–$90,850 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.