How much does a judicial law clerk make in Boston?
$143,400a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $68.92 an hour or $11,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.92
- Vs. national median
- +121%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,210Median: $143,400Highest 10%: $143,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,210 | $39.52 | |
| 25th | $109,100 | $52.45 | |
| Median | $143,400 | $68.92 | |
| 75th | $143,400 | $68.92 | |
| 90th | $143,400 | $68.92 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $221,700 |
| Lawyer | $183,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $113,800 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $79,850 |
| Legal Support Worker | $78,850 |
| Title Examiner | $68,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $68.92 ($143,400 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $143,400 against $64,920 nationally, 121% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $143,400, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for judicial law clerk pay?
1 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,400 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.