Job title · SOC 23-1021

Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer

Also known as: administrative law judge, hearing officer

Overview

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Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

O*NET definition of Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (SOC 23-1021) · Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed.

16,290

in government (SOC 23-1021)

—

of this occupation works for government

Set per position

pay set by law, ordinance or board

Federal · State

levels of government

Titles employers use

Administrative Hearings OfficerAdministrative JudgeAdministrative Law JudgeHearings OfficerAdjudications SpecialistAdjudicatorAppeals ExaminerAppeals RefereeClaims AdjudicatorWorkers' Compensation Hearings Officer

How people usually get in Editorial

JD + bar admission + litigation experience; agency selection (federal ALJs moved to Schedule E in 2018). Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobs Wiki (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

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Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 23-1021)

Education needed to enter: Doctoral or professional degree
Related work experience: 5 years or more
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

Education workers say the job requires

Some College Courses

11%

Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree

11%

Bachelor's Degree

20%

Master's Degree

First Professional Degree

14%

Doctoral Degree

37%

Post-Doctoral Training

Share of surveyed workers in Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (SOC 23-1021) naming each level as required to be hired, 25 respondents, O*NET survey August 2020. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

How to get hired

Sourced

Judges and hearing officers typically need a law degree and work experience as a lawyer.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Judges and Hearing Officers”, published August 27, 2026 · Read the full profile. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

Sourced

Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 23-1021: Short-term on-the-job training

Preparation level (O*NET)

Job zone: Extensive Preparation Needed

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Fixed salary (elected, appointed or per diem): pay set per position by statute, ordinance, board, contract or per-diem rate. Typical structure for a elected, appointed or per-diem position; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

Pay set per position by statute, ordinance, board, contract or per-diem/per-course rate (no ladder — compare peers)

Source: GovJobs Wiki (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Pay for this position is set position by position — by law, ordinance, a board or an appointing authority — so it varies widely. The figures below describe the whole occupation code SOC 23-1021 (Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers) in government, not this position specifically.

Federal

$135,700

State

$105,940

Local

$94,880

All government

$117,860

Private sector

$66,530

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	5,090	$86,200	$113,440	$135,700	$195,190	$207,480
State	8,630	$59,590	$76,720	$105,940	$157,450	$234,430
Local	2,570	$48,240	$65,220	$94,880	$130,960	$147,320
All government	16,290	$61,250	$81,340	$117,860	$159,940	$207,480
Private sector	Not published	$48,000	$56,470	$66,530	$82,310	$104,950

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer in 32 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Alabama	Admin Law Judge 1 class · effective September 1, 2026 · Alabama State Personnel Department	$88,087 – $148,210
Arizona	Hearing Officer 2–4, Administrative Law Judge 4 classes · effective July 9, 2022 · Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division	$40,496 – $110,235
Arkansas	Hearing Officer, Administrative Law Judge 2 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management	$52,137 – $169,298
California	Administrative Law Judge, Administrative Law Judge, Public Utilities Commission, Senior Administrative Law Judge 3 classes · effective September 14, 2026 · California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)	$127,056 – $192,144
Colorado	Hearings Officer I–III, Administrative Law Judge I–III 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR)	$53,940 – $170,856
Florida	Hearing Officer, Administrative Law Judge 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management	$74,222 – $182,427
Georgia	Administrative Law Judge, Administrative Law Judge Non Exempt 2 classes · effective July 10, 2024 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$85,508 – $142,140
Idaho	Hearing Officer 1 class · effective June 8, 2025 · Idaho Division of Human Resources	$56,410 – $112,840
Illinois	Hearings Referee, Hearings Referee - Intermittent 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Illinois Department of Central Management Services	$96,720 – $158,454
Indiana	Hearings Examiner 1 class · Indiana State Personnel Department	$47,320 – $68,614
Iowa	Administrative Law Judge 1–3 4 classes · effective June 19, 2026 · Iowa Department of Administrative Services	$81,203 – $149,302
Kentucky	Administrative Hearing Officer I–II 2 classes · effective September 16, 2026 · Kentucky Personnel Cabinet	$44,074 – $51,715
Louisiana	Administrative Law Judge--Entry, Administrative Law Judge, Administrative Law Judge--Advanced 3 classes · effective March 3, 2025 · Louisiana Department of State Civil Service	$40,144 – $96,533
Maine	Hearings Examiner, Hearings Officer 2 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources	$58,802 – $91,354
Maryland	Admin Law Judge 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)	$113,157 – $178,453
Mississippi	Hearings Officer I–III 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Mississippi State Personnel Board	$33,600 – $83,347
Nebraska	Hearing Officer 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division	$66,208 – $95,882
Nevada	Hearings Officer 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$67,296 – $100,099
New Jersey	Hearing Officer 1–2, Administrative Law Judge 3 classes · effective July 11, 2026 · New Jersey Civil Service Commission	$79,844 – $134,900
New Mexico	Associate Hearing Officer, Hearing Officer, Senior Hearing Officer 3 classes · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$51,755 – $113,663
New York	Hearing Officer 1–4, Hearing Examiner 5 classes · effective April 1, 2026 · New York State Department of Civil Service	$100,671 – $168,152
North Carolina	Hearings Officer I–II 2 classes · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$50,088 – $92,036
Ohio	Administrative Law Judge 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation	$92,310 – $131,893
Oklahoma	Administrative Hearing Officer I–IV, Administrative Law Judge I–V 9 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management	$36,784 – $364,919
Oregon	Administrative Law Judge 1–3 3 classes · Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation	$64,740 – $181,644
Pennsylvania	Hearing Examiner, Corrections, Administrative Law Judge, PLCB 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration	$69,086 – $156,167
South Carolina	Hearings Officer 1 class · South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources	$53,142 – $90,372
Texas	Hearings Officer I–V, Administrative Law Judge I–IV 9 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$51,158 – $156,612
Utah	Hearing Officer - Driver License Division, Hearing Officer, Youth Parole Authority, Hearing Officer, Non-POST, Board of Pardons, +6 more 11 classes · effective November 22, 2025 · Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$41,642 – $164,944
Vermont	Hearings Examiner 1 class · effective July 12, 2026 · Vermont Department of Human Resources	$58,344 – $91,104
West Virginia	Hearings Examiner, Administrative Law Judge 1–2 3 classes · effective August 24, 2024 · West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel	$43,357 – $117,760
Wyoming	Hearing Officer, Senior Hearing Examiner 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division	$64,938 – $149,739

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 32 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

Schedule

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Work schedule

Regular

89%

Irregular

11%

Seasonal

Typical work week

Less than 40 hours

14%

40 hours

60%

More than 40 hours

26%

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, August 2026). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Day-to-day work

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Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.5.0
Prepare written opinions and decisions.4.9
Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.4.8
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.4.6
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.4.6
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.4.5
Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.4.2
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.4.1
Schedule hearings.3.9
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.3.7

The 10 most important of 10 core tasks for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2026.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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Exams and free practice tests

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Free practice tests

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By state

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Median annual wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (SOC 23-1021) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
District of Columbia	300	$107,050	$181,060	$207,480
Indiana	70	$89,440	$145,290	$207,480
Alabama	70	$76,160	$134,810	$207,480
Maryland	430	$62,390	$133,460	$203,990
Wisconsin	60	$92,660	$132,250	$207,480
North Carolina	260	$78,890	$129,960	$207,480
Missouri	160	$74,980	$129,670	$207,480
New Jersey	330	$87,130	$128,320	$184,120
Michigan	390	$61,550	$127,420	$207,480
Kansas	40	$108,890	$126,570	$207,480
Louisiana	140	$61,110	$126,440	$224,240
Minnesota	120	$83,280	$126,360	$158,390
Iowa	80	$78,810	$123,500	$143,490
Arizona	300	$76,480	$123,240	$169,330
New York	1,400	$87,130	$123,170	$166,320
Oklahoma	90	$63,630	$122,930	$207,480
Washington	330	$98,350	$122,390	$181,940
Colorado	220	$77,950	$121,410	$207,480
Nebraska	30	$92,480	$117,060	$207,480
Florida	570	$73,920	$115,920	$207,480
Massachusetts	270	$82,620	$113,750	$183,350
Tennessee	380	$41,740	$107,740	$207,480
Hawaii	50	$79,860	$106,480	$139,480
Illinois	550	$59,990	$104,990	$180,960
Utah	190	$57,390	$103,380	$176,050
Texas	1,300	$45,450	$100,400	$161,700
Pennsylvania	800	$67,130	$98,010	$160,120
Connecticut	300	$78,520	$95,310	$154,560
South Carolina	130	$55,480	$94,880	$207,480
Oregon	480	$64,130	$89,220	$166,040
Nevada	170	$61,480	$87,240	$150,510
Montana	90	$48,280	$83,910	$129,440
New Mexico	140	$53,680	$80,800	$196,660
Ohio	690	$57,530	$79,000	$160,370
West Virginia	90	$51,570	$78,870	$187,990
Maine	120	$60,280	$75,960	$147,390
Georgia	490	$48,930	$67,990	$195,190
Mississippi	110	$38,910	$66,310	$207,480
Idaho	110	$59,840	$65,050	$115,920
Arkansas	340	$45,610	$63,660	$121,260
Delaware	70	$40,540	$56,830	$127,730

41 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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At a glance

Job familyCourts & Legal

LevelFederal, State

Pay structureFixed salary (elected, appointed or per diem)

Occupation code23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

PreparationExtensive Preparation Needed

Sources and verification

Alabama State Personnel Department — Alabama Merit Semi-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Alabama state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division — Arizona State Personnel System Job Titles with Pay Ranges and Salary Schedules

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Arizona state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management — Arkansas Executive Branch Pay Tables and Class Code List

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Arkansas state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) — California State Civil Service Pay Scales — Section 17 Schematic Listing (with Section 16 Schematic Arrangement of Classes)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (California state government publication, CalHR); facts republished with a link to the source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management — Florida State Personnel System — Broadband Crosswalk (September 2026), Pay Grades and Broadband Pay Ranges (July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Florida state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation — Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Georgia state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Idaho Division of Human Resources — Idaho State Classifications and FY 2026–2027 Salary Structures

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Idaho state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Illinois Department of Central Management Services — Illinois CMS Alphabetic Index of Position Titles (FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026, corrected edition)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Illinois state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Iowa Department of Administrative Services — Iowa FY 2027 Classification Plan and Pay Plans

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Kentucky Personnel Cabinet — Kentucky Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule (effective September 16, 2026) and Job Class Specifications

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Kentucky state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service — Louisiana State Civil Service Pay Plan (Public Version) and Pay Schedules AS, MS, PS, SS, TS, WS

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Louisiana state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources — Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Maine state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) — Maryland State Salary Plan (title order) and FY 2027 salary schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Maryland state government publication, DBM); facts republished with a link to the source

Mississippi State Personnel Board — Mississippi Variable Compensation Plan FY 2027 and MSPB Career Catalog

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Mississippi state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division — Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Nebraska state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Nevada Classified Service — Class Specifications and Compensation Schedules (Pay Policy 01 EE/ER and 06), effective July 1, 2026

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Nevada state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

New Jersey Civil Service Commission — New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group

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New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification — New Mexico Classified Service — FY27 Salary Schedule (effective 7/4/2026) and Classification and Pay Listing (effective 7/30/2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (New Mexico state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

New York State Department of Civil Service — New York State Title and Salary Plan (Title and Salary Listing) and negotiating-unit salary schedules

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North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) — North Carolina Class Specifications and Graded Salary Schedules (DT, HP, LG, MH, NC, SW)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (North Carolina state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) — O*NET 31.0 Database

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation — Ohio State Classification Plan — Pay Range Booklet and Pay Range Schedules (rates effective July 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Ohio state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management — Oklahoma Pay Structures for State Employees (effective 08/30/2026) and OMES Job Catalog

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Oklahoma state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation — Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Oregon state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Classification and Pay Plan (job classes and pay schedules)

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South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources — South Carolina Classified Pay Structure and State Job Classifications

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (South Carolina state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) — State of Colorado Pay Plan FY 2026-27 — Pay Plan with Steps, State Troopers and Medical Pay Plan

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Colorado state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Indiana State Personnel Department — State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026)

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Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division — State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure — 2024 Market Rates (effective July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Wyoming state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team — Texas State Classification Plan — Job Description Index and Salary Schedules A, B and C (FY 2026–27)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Texas state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Utah DHRM Public Job Descriptions: job salary ranges

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Utah state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Vermont Department of Human Resources — Vermont Job Specifications and FY 2027 Classified, Corrections and State Police Pay Plans (Appendix II, July 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Vermont state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel — West Virginia Division of Personnel — Schedule of Salary Grades 2-26 (effective August 24, 2024) and Class Specifications

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Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer

Overview

Titles employers use

Requirements

Education workers say the job requires

How to get hired

Academy and training

Promotion ladder

Pay

State government pay plans

Schedule

Day-to-day work

Related jobs

Exams and free practice tests

Free practice tests

By state

Not yet collected