Judicial Law Clerks Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $54,040 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.98
10th percentile $54,040
90th percentile $143,330
Employed locally 560
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,040
    25th
    $54,040
    50th (median)
    $54,040
    75th
    $79,800
    90th
    $143,330

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 44% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $127,780

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $203,450
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $73,470
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $80,250
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $196,190
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $69,250
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $128,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Judicial Law Clerks make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in New York, NY-NJ is $25.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.74 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Judicial Law Clerks salaries?

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in New York, NY-NJ is 10.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $54,040 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,040.