Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

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

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Alabama 40 $67,320 $32.37
Arizona 140 $73,420 $35.30
Colorado $58,390 $28.07
Connecticut 60 $85,040 $40.89
District of Columbia 140 $115,810 $55.68
Florida $54,200 $26.06
Georgia 90 $69,610 $33.46
Illinois $60,310 $28.99
Indiana 140 $50,930 $24.49
Maryland $57,160 $27.48
Massachusetts 90 $62,500 $30.05
Michigan 220 $78,950 $37.96
Minnesota 40 $81,750 $39.30
Missouri 50 $61,540 $29.59
Montana 60 $44,890 $21.58
Nevada 50 $63,040 $30.31
New Hampshire 40 $60,980 $29.32
New Jersey 50 $101,590 $48.84
New Mexico 30 $85,420 $41.07
New York 480 $78,970 $37.96
North Carolina 120 $59,890 $28.79
Ohio 210 $63,850 $30.70
Oregon 80 $60,380 $29.03
Pennsylvania 220 $68,110 $32.75
Tennessee 80 $63,330 $30.45
Texas 450 $55,560 $26.71
Utah 60 $70,670 $33.98
Virginia $52,360 $25.17
Wisconsin 170 $67,390 $32.40

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of law, for taking state and national bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law.

Doctorate Degree
Faulkner University
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
Doctorate Degree
Samford University
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctorate Degree
Doctorate Degree

A program that focuses on the origins, resolution and prevention of international and inter-group conflicts. Includes instruction in peace research methods and related social scientific and psychological knowledge bases.

Post-Baccalaureate Certification
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

A program that provides individuals with skills in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, that can be applied to resolve disputes in a variety of settings, including business, legal, domestic, and labor relations.

Master's Degree
Master's Degree Post-master's Certificate
Walden University
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
  • $62,350 per year
    National average salary
    Moderate
    Job growth rate
  • Bachelor's degree
    Typical education requirement
  • Less than 5 years
    Typical experience requirement
  • Moderate-term on-the-job training
    Typical on-the-job training requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators.

  • Less than high school 0%
  • High school graduate 0%
  • College dropout 1%
  • Associate’s degree 0%
  • Bachelor’s degree 6%
  • Master’s degree 4%
  • Doctorate degree 89%

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