Mediator Salary
Mediators facilitate dispute resolution, helping parties reach agreements through negotiation.
Mediator Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level mediators earn around $42,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $65,000. Senior-level mediators can earn $115,000 or more.
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The salary range for mediators varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $38,000, while the top 10% earn $123,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $63,930 |
| 75th Percentile | $90,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $123,000 |
Mediator Salary by State
Mediator salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $108,681, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $53,062.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $108,681 | Details → |
| #2 California | $88,223 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $86,306 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $79,273 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $77,995 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $73,520 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $73,520 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $71,602 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $70,323 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $70,323 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $67,127 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $67,127 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $67,127 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $66,487 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $64,569 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $64,569 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $62,651 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $62,651 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $62,012 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $62,012 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $62,012 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $62,012 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $61,373 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $60,734 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $60,734 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $60,094 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $59,455 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $59,455 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $58,816 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $58,816 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $58,816 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $58,816 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $58,176 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $57,537 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $57,537 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $57,537 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $57,537 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $57,537 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $56,898 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $56,898 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $56,898 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $56,258 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $56,258 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $55,619 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $55,619 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $55,619 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $54,980 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $53,701 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $53,701 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $53,062 | Details → |
Negotiate Your Way to Senior Pay
Data shows Mediators who negotiate earn 7–15% more. A single negotiation could add $51,070 over your career trajectory.
Get Negotiation Scripts — $197 →Key Responsibilities
- ● Facilitate negotiations
- ● Analyze facts from both sides
- ● Propose settlement terms
- ● Draft agreements
- ● Maintain impartiality
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 4% growth over the next decade
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