Judicial Law Clerks Salary in California
Judicial Law Clerks in California earn a median of $79,030 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($64,920)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,620; the top 10% earn over $90,680. Nationally the range is $46,180 to $113,140.
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Judicial Law Clerks pay in California
How much do judicial law clerks make in California?
The median is $79,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,620 and the top 10% earn over $90,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for judicial law clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 39 (+22% vs. the national median of $64,920). Living costs are not included.