Judicial Law Clerks Salary in New York
Judicial Law Clerks in New York earn a median of $133,320 a year, +105% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +105% ($64,920)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,190; the top 10% earn over $171,870. Nationally the range is $46,180 to $113,140.
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Judicial Law Clerks pay in New York
How much do judicial law clerks make in New York?
The median is $133,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,190 and the top 10% earn over $171,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for judicial law clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 39 (+105% vs. the national median of $64,920). Living costs are not included.