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Judicial Law Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Judicial Law Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,030
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.4% vs 2024
$76,070
Mean Salary
$79,030
Median Salary
$38.00
Hourly Rate
1,800 people work as Judicial Law Clerks in California
Judicial Law Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Judicial Law Clerks in California earn a median salary of $79,030 per year ($6,585/month).
This is 17.1% above the national average of $67,463.
California ranks #8 out of 39 states for Judicial Law Clerks pay.
Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Judicial Law Clerks
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.5
Active Listening
4.25
Critical Thinking
4.25
Writing
4.12
Speaking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Law and Government
4.88
English Language
4.45
Administrative
3.5
Computers and Electronics
2.88
Public Safety and Security
2.74
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(51.9% of workers)
Salaries for Judicial Law Clerks in California range from $59,620 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $90,680 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $65,740 and $82,200.
Median $79,030
P10: $59,620P25: $65,740P75: $82,200P90: $90,680
10th
$59,620
25th
$65,740
Median
$79,030
75th
$82,200
90th
$90,680
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$59,620
$28.66
$4,968
25th Percentile
$65,740
$31.61
$5,478
Median (50th)
$79,030
$38.00
$6,585
75th Percentile
$82,200
$39.52
$6,850
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$90,680
$43.60
$7,556
Note: The mean (average) salary of $76,070 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Judicial Law Clerks make in California?
The median annual salary for Judicial Law Clerks in California is $79,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $76,070.
What is the salary range for a Judicial Law Clerks in California?
Salaries for Judicial Law Clerks in California range from $59,620 at the 10th percentile to $90,680 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $65,740 and $82,200.
What is the starting salary for a Judicial Law Clerks in California?
Entry-level Judicial Law Clerks positions in California typically start around $59,620 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $65,740 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Judicial Law Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,800 people are employed as Judicial Law Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Judicial Law Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Judicial Law Clerks in California is approximately $38.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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