Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $79,580 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.26
10th percentile $61,190
90th percentile $94,390
Employed locally 40
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,190
    25th
    $74,180
    50th (median)
    $79,580
    75th
    $90,800
    90th
    $94,390

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 85% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 15% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $143,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,770
    California $76,410
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $75,010

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$171,120
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$77,170
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$75,270
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$86,740
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$116,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Sacramento, CA is $38.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Sacramento, CA is 31.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $61,190 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,180.