How much does a judicial law clerk make in New York?
$58,890a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $28.31 an hour or $4,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.31
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,890Median: $58,890Highest 10%: $138,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 25th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| Median | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 75th | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| 90th | $138,800 | $66.75 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| Albany, NY | $137,000 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $208,900 |
| Judge | $204,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $131,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $83,140 |
| Arbitrator | $77,430 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,330 |
| Title Examiner | $61,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $28.31 ($58,890 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in New York than the national average?
No: $58,890 against $64,920 nationally, 9% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $133,300, so New York pays 56% less.
Where does New York rank for judicial law clerk pay?
33 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,800 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.