Mediator

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Work Tasks

• Help resolve disputes between people, and disagreements over such as leases, real estate, banking, finance, etc.
• Meet with people to review and evaluate information about disagreements
• Analyze evidence and apply related laws in order to make decisions
• Advise about settlement offers and prepare agreements
• Work for state and local governments, labor organizations, law offices, insurance companies, and others
• Work with legal documents, court decisions, computers, books, and research materials

Salary, Size & Growth

• $48,500 average per year ($23.25 per hour)
• A small occupation (6,900 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.4% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree and experience in related settings
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree or higher in mediation and experience the field
• Skills/Courses: College courses include mediation, conflict management, negotiation, collective bargaining, grievance handling, public policy, industrial relations, and law.
• Certification/Licensing: Certification requires completing courses and an apprenticeship.