Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $47,950 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 240
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $47,450
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $47,950
    90th
    $58,690

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 35% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,200
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $55,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,790
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $55,000
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $54,230
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $45,480

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $125,870
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,710
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $46,300
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $65,870
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $109,760
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $70,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 20.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,450.