Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $55,170 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.53
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $65,380
Employed locally 40
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $55,170
    75th
    $65,380
    90th
    $65,380

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 42% 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
    New York $127,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $102,710
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $99,490
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $97,840
    North Dakota $89,080
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $85,340

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $161,420
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $74,470
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $77,240
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $70,080
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $122,350
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $174,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Portland, OR-WA is $26.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Portland, OR-WA is 8.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.