Judicial Law Clerks Hourly Pay
As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for judicial law clerks in the United States was $31.21, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $22.20 |
| 25th | $25.42 |
| Median | $31.21 |
| 75th | $38.67 |
| 90th | $54.40 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do judicial law clerks make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $31.21; the mean hourly wage is $35.07.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for judicial law clerks?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $22.20 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for judicial law clerks?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $54.40 per hour.