How much does a judicial law clerk make in California?
$79,030a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in California. That is $38.00 an hour or $6,586 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.00
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,620Median: $79,030Highest 10%: $90,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,620 | $28.66 | |
| 25th | $65,740 | $31.61 | |
| Median | $79,030 | $38.00 | |
| 75th | $82,200 | $39.52 | |
| 90th | $90,680 | $43.60 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $90,650 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,420 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,770 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,580 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $66,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judicial law clerks.
| 5. North Dakota | $85,530 |
| 6. Washington | $80,240 |
| 7. Arkansas | $80,150 |
| 8. California | $79,030 |
| 9. Idaho | $75,540 |
| 10. Tennessee | $75,190 |
| 11. Minnesota | $71,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.00 ($79,030 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $79,030 against $64,920 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for judicial law clerk pay?
California ranks 8 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays judicial law clerks the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $90,650 a year.
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.