Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
SOC Code: 23-1022Also known as:
Adjudicator, Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator), Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator (ADR Mediator), Arbiter, Arbitration Manager
Median Annual Salary
$67,710
+4.3% growth (2024-2034)
300
Openings/Year
9K
Current Jobs
What Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators Do
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
💰 Salary
$67,710
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+4.3%
Faster than average
🎓 Education
Bachelor's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
300
Projected average per year
👔 Work Experience
Less than 5 years
Required before entry
📚 On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
9,100
Projected Employment (2034)
9,500
Related Careers
Labor relations specialists
$93,500 •
-0.1% growth
Judicial law clerks
$60,400 •
+2.5% growth
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
$115,230 •
-0.7% growth
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
$156,210 •
+2.5% growth
Top Skills Required
Negotiation
Active Listening
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
- Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.
- Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.
- Determine extent of liability according to evidence, laws, or administrative or judicial precedents.
- Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
- Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.
- Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
- Conduct initial meetings with disputants to outline the arbitration process, settle procedural matters, such as fees, or determine details, such as witness numbers or time requirements.
- Evaluate information from documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
- Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
First Professional Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators:
Law
39,447 degrees awarded •
210 colleges offer this program
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
1,003 degrees awarded •
82 colleges offer this program
Dispute Resolution
586 degrees awarded •
34 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators make?
The median annual salary for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators is $67,710.
What education do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators need?
Most arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators positions require a bachelor's degree.
Common degree programs include Law, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Dispute Resolution.
Is becoming arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators a good career choice?
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators is projected to see +4.3% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 300 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators?
Top colleges for aspiring arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators include
University of California-Los Angeles, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Harvard University, Columbia University in the City of New York, New York University.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators?
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators may also be known as: Adjudicator, Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator), Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator (ADR Mediator), Arbiter, Arbitration Manager, Arbitration Specialist, Arbitrator, Community Relations Representative (Community Relations Rep), Conciliator, Contracts Negotiator, Debt Settlement Negotiator, Dispute Coordinator, Divorce Mediator, Environmental Conflict Manager, Family Mediator, Federal Mediator, Labor Arbitrator, Labor Mediator, Legal Mediator, Long Term Care Ombudsman.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.