How much does a judicial law clerk make in Columbia?
$47,040a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $22.62 an hour or $3,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.62
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,040Median: $47,040Highest 10%: $87,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| 25th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| 75th | $82,490 | $39.66 | |
| 90th | $87,490 | $42.06 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $105,200 |
| Judge | $94,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $80,820 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $57,220 |
| Legal Support Worker | $57,160 |
| Title Examiner | $50,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $22.62 ($47,040 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $47,040 against $64,920 nationally, 28% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $50,330, so Columbia pays 7% less.
Where does Columbia rank for judicial law clerk pay?
50 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,490 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.