Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $80,440 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.68
10th percentile $69,210
90th percentile $86,170
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,210
    25th
    $80,440
    50th (median)
    $80,440
    75th
    $86,170
    90th
    $86,170

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 115% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 15% above 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $85,340
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $35,480

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $121,020
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,420
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $44,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $70,570
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $115,230
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $197,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Knoxville, TN is $38.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Knoxville, TN is 33.2% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $69,210 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,440.