How much does a judicial law clerk make in Pennsylvania?
$50,590a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in Pennsylvania. That is $24.32 an hour or $4,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.32
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,310Median: $50,590Highest 10%: $76,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $39,330 | $18.91 | |
| Median | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 75th | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| 90th | $76,250 | $36.66 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,890 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,590 |
| Scranton, PA | $48,880 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judicial law clerks.
| 29. Wisconsin | $54,250 |
| 30. West Virginia | $52,120 |
| 31. Utah | $51,900 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $50,590 |
| 33. South Carolina | $50,330 |
| 34. Ohio | $49,840 |
| 35. Nebraska | $49,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $24.32 ($50,590 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $50,590 against $64,920 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for judicial law clerk pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 39 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays judicial law clerks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 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.