Highest-paying states for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
Illinois leads at $162,410 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $162,410 | $83,990–$163,190 |
| District of Columbia | $110,300 | $86,440–$126,410 |
| New Mexico | $110,180 | $68,060–$155,670 |
| Colorado | $82,590 | $64,870–$98,780 |
| Arizona | $82,150 | $65,410–$100,440 |
| Virginia | $79,530 | $61,230–$98,990 |
| Alabama | $76,810 | $49,220–$88,510 |
| Michigan | $76,270 | $66,700–$109,700 |
| North Carolina | $75,320 | $59,960–$86,760 |
| New York | $70,800 | $48,450–$102,170 |
| Ohio | $68,790 | $47,110–$104,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,890 | $57,900–$84,070 |
| Montana | $64,980 | $44,450–$82,460 |
| Kansas | $64,970 | $48,730–$76,400 |
| Tennessee | $62,140 | $55,290–$79,180 |
| South Carolina | $58,990 | $47,960–$68,180 |
| Maryland | $58,890 | $49,110–$97,640 |
| Indiana | $57,390 | $55,230–$82,990 |
| Louisiana | $46,100 | $33,660–$52,830 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.