Judicial Law Clerks Salary by State
The national median pay for judicial law clerks is $64,920 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,990 in Oklahoma to $143,350 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,180
- 25th percentile
- $52,870
- Median
- $64,920
- 75th percentile
- $80,420
- Top 10%
- $113,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 13,290 jobs.
Median pay in 39 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $143,350 | +121% | $82,210 | $143,350 | 500 |
| 2 | New York | $133,320 | +105% | $82,190 | $171,870 | 850 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $98,670 | +52% | $61,640 | $146,370 | 270 |
| 4 | Oregon | $86,870 | +34% | $77,370 | $86,870 | 30 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $85,530 | +32% | $70,690 | $111,580 | 40 |
| 6 | Washington | $80,240 | +24% | $62,400 | $113,700 | 580 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $80,150 | +23% | $47,050 | $112,690 | 50 |
| 8 | California | $79,030 | +22% | $59,620 | $90,680 | 1,800 |
| 9 | Idaho | $75,540 | +16% | $49,480 | $79,880 | 60 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $75,190 | +16% | $50,240 | $100,100 | 400 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $71,070 | +9% | $64,980 | $79,850 | 410 |
| 12 | Maryland | $70,110 | +8% | $59,900 | $90,120 | 370 |
| 13 | Nevada | $69,600 | +7% | $53,300 | $96,610 | 70 |
| 14 | Maine | $67,890 | +5% | $67,890 | $92,190 | 30 |
| 15 | Alaska | $67,580 | +4% | $62,820 | $93,140 | 140 |
| 16 | Colorado | $67,230 | +4% | $61,530 | $70,890 | 140 |
| 17 | Missouri | $66,060 | +2% | $59,530 | $74,710 | 100 |
| 18 | Virginia | $65,940 | +2% | $54,310 | $89,960 | 380 |
| 19 | Delaware | $64,720 | 0% | $60,910 | $64,720 | 100 |
| 20 | Iowa | $64,260 | −1% | $55,210 | $86,350 | 90 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $63,180 | −3% | $40,410 | $83,230 | 90 |
| 22 | Texas | $63,130 | −3% | $46,320 | $82,400 | 220 |
| 23 | Michigan | $62,260 | −4% | $48,690 | $83,380 | 280 |
| 24 | Arizona | $60,170 | −7% | $46,580 | $77,710 | 250 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $58,890 | −9% | $58,890 | $69,740 | 530 |
| 26 | Indiana | $57,140 | −12% | $38,830 | $96,520 | 70 |
| 27 | Florida | $55,180 | −15% | $44,950 | $63,730 | 1,300 |
| 28 | Georgia | $55,120 | −15% | $42,260 | $78,050 | 560 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $54,250 | −16% | $48,480 | $67,900 | 180 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $52,120 | −20% | $52,120 | $83,890 | 260 |
| 31 | Utah | $51,900 | −20% | $45,430 | $85,700 | 630 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $50,590 | −22% | $34,310 | $76,250 | 970 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $50,330 | −22% | $41,100 | $82,490 | 230 |
| 34 | Ohio | $49,840 | −23% | $41,730 | $102,440 | 240 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $49,570 | −24% | $38,350 | $104,860 | 110 |
| 36 | Montana | $47,320 | −27% | $44,240 | $66,970 | 40 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $47,010 | −28% | $40,250 | $73,840 | 330 |
| 38 | Kansas | $45,720 | −30% | $33,350 | $68,920 | 40 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $44,990 | −31% | $31,200 | $125,990 | 130 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Judicial Law Clerks salary questions
Which state pays judicial law clerks the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $143,350 a year (+121% vs. the national median of $64,920). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays judicial law clerks the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $44,990 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most judicial law clerks work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,800, with a median of $79,030.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.