Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $75,010 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.06
10th percentile $62,050
90th percentile $93,910
Employed locally 140
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,050
    25th
    $65,190
    50th (median)
    $75,010
    75th
    $82,680
    90th
    $93,910

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 80% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 20% 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
    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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $205,900
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $63,110
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $78,020
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $78,180
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $92,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Judicial Law Clerks make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Los Angeles, CA is $36.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.15 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Judicial Law Clerks salaries?

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Los Angeles, CA is 24.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $62,050 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,190.