Judicial Law Clerks
SOC 23-1012 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Judicial Law Clerks is $57,490, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $64,880, and an estimated 14,680 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +-0% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -15.1% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 2.5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Judicial Law Clerks has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,490 | $57,490 | 14,680 |
| 2022 | $57,490 | $59,857 | 15,540 |
| 2021 | $50,750 | $57,068 | 14,800 |
| 2020 | $57,510 | $67,707 | 14,690 |
Nominal change
+-0%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-15.1%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+2.5%
About average
Employment 2024
14,500
Projected 2034
14,900
Annual Openings
1,000
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Judicial Law Clerks earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $57,490. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $124,070 | +115.8% | 850 |
| Connecticut | $91,440 | +59.1% | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $88,980 | +54.8% | 100 |
| North Dakota | $86,050 | +49.7% | 70 |
| Nevada | $74,390 | +29.4% | 180 |
| Tennessee | $72,490 | +26.1% | 460 |
| Washington | $72,040 | +25.3% | 560 |
| Arkansas | $69,890 | +21.6% | 60 |
| California | $66,590 | +15.8% | 1,550 |
| Maryland | $64,020 | +11.4% | 90 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$41,020
25th Pct
$46,090
Median
$57,490
75th Pct
$71,240
90th Pct
$102,810
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terkiana, PC. | NY | 4 | $61,422 |
| Ropes & Gray LLP | NY | 3 | $215,000 |
| Contreras Edin Law, P.A. | MN | 2 | $52,000 |
| MILBANK LLP | NY | 2 | $215,000 |
| Steven P. Scandura | CA | 2 | $72,800 |
| Ropes & Gray LLP | CA | 2 | $295,000 |
| Somireddy Law Group PLLC | VA | 2 | $65,000 |
| CHUGH, LLP | CA | 2 | $81,162 |
| CHISON USA Inc. | WA | 2 | $57,387 |
| Bailey Duquette P.C. | NY | 2 | $120,000 |
| Central Law Guatemala LLC | FL | 2 | $72,176 |
| Law Office of Ross Yang, APC | CA | 2 | $54,912 |
| Jia Law Group PC | NY | 1 | $51,000 |
| Devi Manor Home LLC | NJ | 1 | $60,000 |
| Network for Victim Recovery of DC | DC | 1 | $52,000 |
| EcoSafety Consultations Inc | NY | 1 | $70,000 |
| Proskauer Rose LLP | NY | 1 | $215,000 |
| Fabiano Castro & Clem, LLP | CA | 1 | $75,000 |
| Wintec Industries, Inc. | NY | 1 | $235,000 |
| Labaton Sucharow LLP | NY | 1 | $150,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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