Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $62,560 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $52,560
90th percentile $75,400
Employed locally 30
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,560
    25th
    $55,120
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $62,560
    90th
    $75,400

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 82% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 18% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $92,870
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,200
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,790
    Green Bay, WI $53,940
    Wisconsin $53,940
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $45,480

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$131,000
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,010
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$56,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$61,790
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$72,250
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$133,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Milwaukee, WI is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $52,560 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,120.