Judicial Law Clerks Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $80,260 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.59
10th percentile $58,940
90th percentile $107,660
Employed locally 310
National median $60,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,940
    25th
    $58,940
    50th (median)
    $80,260
    75th
    $100,000
    90th
    $107,660

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Judicial Law Clerks salary vs area income 71% Median Judicial Law Clerks salary is 29% 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
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $97,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $92,870
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,010
    Washington $80,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $65,950
    Delaware $63,450

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$162,680
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$84,950
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$82,050
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$132,960
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$69,600
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$128,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Judicial Law Clerks in Seattle, WA is $38.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Judicial Law Clerks salary in Seattle, WA is 32.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $58,940 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,940.