How much does a judicial law clerk make in Detroit?
$62,260a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $29.93 an hour or $5,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.93
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,750Median: $62,260Highest 10%: $80,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $49,830 | $23.96 | |
| Median | $62,260 | $29.93 | |
| 75th | $80,330 | $38.62 | |
| 90th | $80,330 | $38.62 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $135,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $127,900 |
| Arbitrator | $87,370 |
| Legal Support Worker | $67,120 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $63,400 |
| Judge | $55,000 |
| Title Examiner | $51,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $29.93 ($62,260 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $62,260 against $64,920 nationally, 4% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $62,260, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for judicial law clerk pay?
29 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,330 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.