How much does a judicial law clerk make in New Jersey?
$58,890a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in New Jersey. That is $28.31 an hour or $4,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.31
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,890Median: $58,890Highest 10%: $69,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 25th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| Median | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 75th | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| 90th | $69,740 | $33.53 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $58,890 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,890 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judicial law clerks.
| 22. Texas | $63,130 |
| 23. Michigan | $62,260 |
| 24. Arizona | $60,170 |
| 25. New Jersey | $58,890 |
| 26. Indiana | $57,140 |
| 27. Florida | $55,180 |
| 28. Georgia | $55,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $28.31 ($58,890 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $58,890 against $64,920 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for judicial law clerk pay?
New Jersey ranks 25 of 39 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays judicial law clerks the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $58,890 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.