Judicial Law Clerks Salary (2025)
Based on 13,290 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $46,180 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $52,870 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $64,920 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $80,420 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $113,140 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$46K
25th
$53K
Median
$65K
75th
$80K
90th
$113K
Highest Paying States for Judicial Law Clerks
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $132,380 |
| New York | $126,340 |
| Connecticut | $102,260 |
| North Dakota | $89,920 |
| Arkansas | $87,120 |
| Washington | $85,030 |
| Oregon | $82,920 |
| Tennessee | $77,120 |
| California | $76,070 |
| Maine | $73,640 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Judicial Law Clerks salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $132,380 per year, while Maine has an average of $73,640 — a difference of $58,740. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Judicial Law Clerks
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13,290 workers were employed as Judicial Law Clerkss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Legal Occupations. The annual mean wage of $72,950 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 23-1012