SOC 23-1012 · May 2025 · United States
Judicial Law Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Judicial Law Clerks across the United States is $64,920 per year, measured over 13,290 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $143,350.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Judicial Law Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 218.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $143,350 and Oklahoma pays $44,990.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $143,350 | 500 | |
| 2 | New York | $133,320 | 850 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $98,670 | 270 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $86,870 | 30 | |
| 5 | North Dakota | $85,530 | 40 | |
| 6 | Washington | $80,240 | 580 | |
| 7 | Arkansas | $80,150 | 50 | |
| 8 | California | $79,030 | 1,800 | |
| 9 | Idaho | $75,540 | 60 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | $75,190 | 400 |
States with the most Judicial Law Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,800 | $79,030 | |
| 2 | Florida | 1,300 | $55,180 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 970 | $50,590 | |
| 4 | New York | 850 | $133,320 | |
| 5 | Utah | 630 | $51,900 | |
| 6 | Washington | 580 | $80,240 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 560 | $55,120 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 530 | $58,890 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 500 | $143,350 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 410 | $71,070 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $143,350 | 380 |
| 2 | Springfield | $143,350 | 40 |
| 3 | Albany | $136,950 | 80 |
| 4 | Hartford | $101,890 | 120 |
| 5 | Little Rock | $97,840 | 50 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $90,650 | 240 |
| 7 | Knoxville | $87,820 | — |
| 8 | Spokane | $84,010 | 70 |
| 9 | Riverside | $80,420 | 340 |
| 10 | Seattle | $80,240 | 320 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.