SOC 23-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Judicial Law Clerks — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Knoxville, TN is $87,820 per year, well above the national median of $64,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Knoxville, TN is $87,820 per year, well above the national median of $64,920. The gap of 35.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $70,530 and $87,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $70,530 and the ninetieth at $87,820.
Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $74,010. Of the 536 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 84th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,530 | +8.6% |
| 25th | $70,530 | +8.6% |
| Median (50th) | $87,820 | +35.3% |
| 75th | $87,820 | +35.3% |
| 90th | $87,820 | +35.3% |
| Mean | $81,120 | +25.0% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $74,010 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Knoxville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $87,820 goes as far as $95,560 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 47.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$87,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,560US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,820 a year, 35.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,530 to $87,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $74,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Knoxville, TN?
The median annual wage is $87,820, or $42.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,920, so pay in Knoxville, TN is 35.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Knoxville, TN earns more than $87,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $74,010 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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