Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $66,170 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.81
10th percentile $53,340
90th percentile $66,170
Employed locally 80
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,340
    25th
    $66,170
    50th (median)
    $66,170
    75th
    $66,170
    90th
    $66,170

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $143,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,580
    California $76,410
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,410

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $134,280
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,250
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $78,520
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $80,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $31.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 9.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $53,340 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,170.