Judicial Law Clerks pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for judicial law clerks is $64.10 an hour ($133,320 a year). About 850 people work in this job there.
That is 105% higher than the U.S. median ($64,920). New York ranks 2nd of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for judicial law clerks in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.51 | $82,190 |
| 25% of workers | $41.70 | $86,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.10 | $133,320 |
| 75% of workers | $78.68 | $163,650 |
| 90% of workers | $82.63 | $171,870 |
Judicial Law Clerks pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $136,950 | 80 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $58,890 | 560 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | $207,860 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $68,410 |
| Compliance Officers | $90,080 |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $72,230 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $107,490 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $216,390 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,180 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $123,170 |
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