The average salary for an arbitrator in the United States is around $49,125 per year.
Avg Salary
Arbitrators earn an average yearly salary of $49,125.
Wages typically start from $24,693 and go up to $97,730.
14% below national average Updated in 2023
Arbitrator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$46.99 per hour
$97,730 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$33.92 per hour
$70,554 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$23.62 per hour
$49,125 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$16.44 per hour
$34,204 per year
10th percentile
Starting level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$11.87 per hour
$24,693 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Arbitrator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $94,850 |
| Alaska | $91,540 |
| Connecticut | $90,240 |
| New Mexico | $90,000 |
| Hawaii | $88,340 |
| Minnesota | $77,710 |
| New York | $73,700 |
| Michigan | $70,800 |
| Alabama | $70,770 |
| South Carolina | $67,830 |
| Washington | $64,340 |
| Iowa | $63,890 |
| Arizona | $63,030 |
| Georgia | $62,990 |
| North Carolina | $61,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,740 |
| New Hampshire | $59,770 |
| Missouri | $58,970 |
| Wisconsin | $58,680 |
| Tennessee | $58,280 |
| Utah | $54,080 |
| Ohio | $51,140 |
| Louisiana | $50,810 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 |
| Oklahoma | $50,310 |
| Kentucky | $50,140 |
| Florida | $50,060 |
| Texas | $49,410 |
| Kansas | $49,300 |
| Illinois | $49,050 |
| Indiana | $48,390 |
| Maryland | $47,460 |
| Massachusetts | $47,420 |
| Nevada | $47,310 |
| Colorado | $47,290 |
| Oregon | $47,140 |
| Virginia | $46,830 |
| Nebraska | $42,690 |
| Puerto Rico | $38,290 |
| Montana | $36,780 |
| California | $108,140 |
| District of Columbia | $102,080 |
How do arbitrator salaries compare to similar careers?
Arbitrators earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than fire inspectors but more than paralegals.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fire inspector salary | $62K |
| Police officer salary | $58K |
| Detective salary | $55K |
| Private detective salary | $58K |
| Bailiff salary | $53K |
| Arbitrator salary | $49K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $50K |
| Librarian salary | $55K |
| Legislator salary | $40K |
| Paralegal salary | $44K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)