Judicial Law Clerks Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $86,090 +42.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.39
10th percentile $66,460
90th percentile $110,070
Employed locally 180
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,460
    25th
    $69,100
    50th (median)
    $86,090
    75th
    $92,020
    90th
    $110,070

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 64% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 36% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,580
    California $76,410
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $75,010

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$215,090
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$85,230
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$87,840
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$73,110
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$108,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Judicial Law Clerks make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in San Francisco, CA is $41.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.15 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Judicial Law Clerks salaries?

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in San Francisco, CA is 42.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $66,460 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,100.