Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $66,560 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $48,960
90th percentile $77,110
Employed locally 30
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,960
    25th
    $54,510
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $77,110
    90th
    $77,110

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 98% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Judicial Law Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $143,350
    Springfield, MA $143,350
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $127,780
    New York $127,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $102,710
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $99,490

    Nearby metros — Judicial Law Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $59,770
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $56,690
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $55,470
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $49,220
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $49,220
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,110

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $111,240
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,530
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $57,130
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $172,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $60,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Judicial Law Clerks make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Albuquerque, NM is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Judicial Law Clerks salaries?

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.2% above the national median of $60,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Judicial Law Clerks in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $48,960 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,510.