Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $70,940 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.11
10th percentile $54,800
90th percentile $75,850
Employed locally 80
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,800
    25th
    $61,950
    50th (median)
    $70,940
    75th
    $70,940
    90th
    $75,850

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 73% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 27% 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

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $133,400
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,990
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $153,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $58,990
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $53,670
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Austin, TX is $34.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Austin, TX is 17.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $54,800 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,950.