How much does a judicial law clerk make in Albany?
$137,000a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $65.84 an hour or $11,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.84
- Vs. national median
- +111%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,370Median: $137,000Highest 10%: $174,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,370 | $39.12 | |
| 25th | $96,580 | $46.43 | |
| Median | $137,000 | $65.84 | |
| 75th | $163,700 | $78.68 | |
| 90th | $174,300 | $83.81 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| New York, NY | $58,890 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $172,400 |
| Lawyer | $131,300 |
| Arbitrator | $112,600 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $103,900 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,680 |
| Title Examiner | $60,210 |
| Legal Support Worker | $58,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $65.84 ($137,000 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $137,000 against $64,920 nationally, 111% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $133,300, so Albany pays 3% more.
Where does Albany rank for judicial law clerk pay?
3 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.