Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators held about 8,400 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators were as follows:
Legal services
19%
Local government, excluding education and hospitals
15
State government, excluding education and hospitals
15
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations
5
Finance and insurance
4
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators usually work in private offices or meeting rooms. They may travel to a neutral site chosen for negotiations.
Work Schedules
Most arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators work full time. However, some may work part time and also may have other occupations or careers.
