Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $58,410 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.08
10th percentile $39,920
90th percentile $103,170
Employed locally 400
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,920
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $58,410
    75th
    $71,450
    90th
    $103,170

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 32% 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
    Michigan $58,320
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $46,740

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $128,910
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,810
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,480
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $141,790
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $67,000
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $36,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Atlanta, GA is $28.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.3% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,920 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.