# Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

SOC 23-1022. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/arbitrators-mediators-and-conciliators

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $75,530 (middle half $57,360–$108,000; BLS May 2025)
- Jobs 2025-35: 4.7%; ~0.3k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)

## Median wage by state
- AL: $76,810
- AZ: $82,150
- CA: $97,680
- CO: $82,590
- DC: $110,300
- IL: $162,410
- IN: $57,390
- KS: $64,970
- LA: $46,100
- MD: $58,890
- MI: $76,270
- MT: $64,980
- NC: $75,320
- NM: $110,180
- NY: $70,800
- OH: $68,790
- OK: $36,780
- PA: $67,890
- PR: $50,960
- RI: $63,770
- SC: $58,990
- TN: $62,140
- TX: $50,940
- VA: $79,530

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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