Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $68,440 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.90
10th percentile $57,920
90th percentile $94,610
Employed locally 70
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,920
    25th
    $59,500
    50th (median)
    $68,440
    75th
    $82,730
    90th
    $94,610

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 81% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 19% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,010
    Nevada $66,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $65,950
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,170
    Pennsylvania $47,950

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $132,860
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $50,010
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,600
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $86,780
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Richmond, VA is $32.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Richmond, VA is 13.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $57,920 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,500.