The average salary for an arbitrator in the United States is around $75,530 per year.
Avg Salary
Arbitrators earn an average yearly salary of $75,530.
Wages typically start from $47,220 and go up to $155,440.
30% above national average Updated in 2025
Arbitrator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$74.73 per hour
$155,440 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$51.92 per hour
$108,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$36.31 per hour
$75,530 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$27.58 per hour
$57,360 per year
10th percentile
Starting level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$22.70 per hour
$47,220 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Arbitrator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $97,680 |
| New Jersey | $91,500 |
| Alaska | $91,110 |
| Hawaii | $88,340 |
| Minnesota | $84,510 |
| Colorado | $82,590 |
| Arizona | $82,150 |
| Virginia | $79,530 |
| Oregon | $78,370 |
| Alabama | $76,810 |
| Michigan | $76,270 |
| North Carolina | $75,320 |
| Georgia | $71,210 |
| New York | $70,800 |
| Massachusetts | $70,770 |
| Ohio | $68,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,890 |
| Montana | $64,980 |
| Kansas | $64,970 |
| Washington | $64,340 |
| Iowa | $63,890 |
| Rhode Island | $63,770 |
| Tennessee | $62,140 |
| Connecticut | $60,980 |
| Wisconsin | $60,730 |
| Missouri | $59,450 |
| South Carolina | $58,990 |
| Maryland | $58,890 |
| Indiana | $57,390 |
| New Hampshire | $57,000 |
| Florida | $51,230 |
| Texas | $50,940 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 |
| Kentucky | $50,140 |
| Louisiana | $46,100 |
| Utah | $45,380 |
| Nebraska | $42,690 |
| Oklahoma | $36,780 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,360 |
| Illinois | $162,410 |
| District of Columbia | $110,300 |
| New Mexico | $110,180 |
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 mail superintendents but more than forensic science technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Mail superintendent salary | $97K |
| Urban planner salary | $89K |
| Energy auditor salary | $83K |
| Underwriter salary | $81K |
| Transit police officer salary | $90K |
| Arbitrator salary | $76K |
| Coroner salary | $81K |
| Recruiter salary | $76K |
| Insurance sales agent salary | $62K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $72K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)