Judicial Law Clerks pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for judicial law clerks is $28.31 an hour ($58,890 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($64,920). New Jersey ranks 25th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for judicial law clerks in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.31 | $58,890 |
| 25% of workers | $28.31 | $58,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.31 | $58,890 |
| 75% of workers | $30.74 | $63,940 |
| 90% of workers | $33.53 | $69,740 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for judicial law clerks
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | $161,430 |
| Compliance Officers | $100,000 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $71,500 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $98,630 |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $63,080 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $204,160 |
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