Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
SOC: 23-1022 O*NET: 23-1022.00
Median Salary
$67,710
per year
Job Growth
📈 4.3%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.3
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Job Zone 5
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
What does a Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$46,200
10th percentile
Early Career
$60,030
25th percentile
Median
$67,710
50th percentile
Experienced
$101,010
75th percentile
Top Earners
$133,480
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$46,200
25th
$60,030
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$67,710
Mean: $91,170
75th
$101,010
90th
$133,480
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $87,280 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $60,030 and $101,010
- •Salary spread is 60.5% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 7,860 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:9,100
Top Industries
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services41.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services41.5%
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services23.8%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+4.3%
Annual Openings:300
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)9,100
Current
2034 (Projected)9,500
+4.3%
+400
Employment Change
+4.3%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 25 locations
Texas
660 jobs$47,9100.93x
New York
560 jobs$91,0601.16x
Wisconsin
240 jobs$65,1401.59x
Pennsylvania
230 jobs$63,8700.75x
Michigan
210 jobs$72,6300.95x
Massachusetts
190 jobs$01.01x
Arizona
150 jobs$80,6000.92x
North Carolina
110 jobs$74,0500.42x
Maryland
90 jobs$48,2300.61x
Colorado
60 jobs$65,2700.42x
Missouri
50 jobs$00.30x
Illinois
50 jobs$93,5900.16x
Tennessee
50 jobs$60,3800.30x
Alabama
40 jobs$82,1600.33x
Indiana
40 jobs$71,8200.25x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Negotiation
100%
#2
Active Listening
94%
#3
Writing
86%
#4
Speaking
80%
#5
Reading Comprehension
74%
#6
Critical Thinking
66%
#7
Active Learning
60%
#8
Complex Problem Solving
54%
#9
Social Perceptiveness
46%
#10
Persuasion
40%
Skills Overview
Negotiation
advanced5.0
100%
Active Listening
advanced4.7
94%
Writing
intermediate4.3
86%
Speaking
intermediate4.0
80%
Reading Comprehension
basic3.7
74%
Critical Thinking
intermediate3.3
66%
Active Learning
intermediate3.0
60%
Complex Problem Solving
advanced2.7
54%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Negotiation
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Active Listening
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Writing
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Speaking
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Reading Comprehension
basicImportance74%
abilities
3.7/5.0
Critical Thinking
intermediateImportance66%
abilities
3.3/5.0
Active Learning
intermediateImportance60%
abilities
3.0/5.0
Complex Problem Solving
advancedImportance54%
abilities
2.7/5.0
Social Perceptiveness
basicImportance46%
skills
2.3/5.0
Persuasion
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products82%
5 shared skills
Labor Relations Specialists82%
5 shared skills
Lawyers82%
5 shared skills
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products82%
5 shared skills
Real Estate Brokers82%
5 shared skills
Sales Engineers82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Negotiation
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Writing
- ✓Speaking
Learn on the Job:
- →Critical Thinking
- →Active Learning
- →Complex Problem Solving
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Negotiation
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Writing
- ✓Speaking
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Active Listening
- ★Writing
- ★Speaking
- ★Reading Comprehension
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Technology Intensity
High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires advanced digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Proficiency with specialized softwareTechnical documentationData analysis toolsSystem integration
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Salesforce software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Access
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft SharePoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechOracle PeopleSoft
🔥 Hot TechSAP software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Salesforce software
Microsoft Access
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Outlook
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
SOME TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
OCCASIONAL
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy some team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
20
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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Planning & Development (2)General Responsibilities (13)Documentation & Record-Keeping (4)Analysis & Evaluation (1)
1
Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development100% perform100%
2
Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities97% perform98%
3
Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping91% perform94%
5
Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations, such as community agencies or schools.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities88% perform92%
6
Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping85% perform90%
7
Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
Evaluate information from documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation79% perform86%
9
Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on planning & development activities
- •35% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators professionals typically have a ECS Holland code and highly value relationships
EEnterprising
CConventional
SSocial
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Integrity
CriticalIntegrity
Importance Level5.00
Independence
CriticalIndependence
Importance Level4.89
Analytical Thinking
CriticalAnalytical Thinking
Importance Level4.74
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.70
Attention to Detail
CriticalAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.55
Self-Control
Very ImportantSelf-Control
Importance Level4.45
Complete Work Styles Profile
Integrity
5.0
Independence
4.9
Analytical Thinking
4.7
Dependability
4.7
Attention to Detail
4.5
Self-Control
4.5
Stress Tolerance
4.3
Persistence
4.2
Achievement/Effort
4.0
Initiative
4.0
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Typical duration: 4 years
Preparation Level
Job Zone 5
Extensive Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Training:
Extensive training and work experience required
💼 Experience Requirement
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Master's or doctoral degree
- • Extensive work experience in the field
- • State licensure or professional certification
5
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Master's or doctoral degreeExtensive work experience in the fieldState licensure or professional certification
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