Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $51,170 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $81,090
Employed locally 30
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $51,170
    75th
    $64,700
    90th
    $81,090

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Judicial Law Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, MA $143,350
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $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
    Springfield, MA $143,350
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $85,340
    Washington $80,260
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $70,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,200

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $135,660
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,910
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $63,440
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $45,840
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $177,180
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $135,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Indianapolis, IN is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Indianapolis, IN is 15.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.