How much does a judicial law clerk make in New York?
$133,300a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in New York. That is $64.10 an hour or $11,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.10
- Vs. national median
- +105%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,190Median: $133,300Highest 10%: $171,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| 25th | $86,730 | $41.70 | |
| Median | $133,300 | $64.10 | |
| 75th | $163,700 | $78.68 | |
| 90th | $171,900 | $82.63 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $137,000 |
| New York, NY | $58,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judicial law clerks.
| 1. Massachusetts | $143,400 |
| 2. New York | $133,300 |
| 3. Connecticut | $98,670 |
| 4. Oregon | $86,870 |
| 5. North Dakota | $85,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $64.10 ($133,300 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $133,300 against $64,920 nationally, 105% more.
Where does New York rank for judicial law clerk pay?
New York ranks 2 of 39 states.
Which city in New York pays judicial law clerks the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $137,000 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.