How much does a judicial law clerk make in Richmond?
$70,520a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $33.90 an hour or $5,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.90
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,680Median: $70,520Highest 10%: $97,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| 25th | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| Median | $70,520 | $33.90 | |
| 75th | $84,210 | $40.49 | |
| 90th | $97,070 | $46.67 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| Washington, DC | $70,110 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $65,260 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $144,900 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $89,380 |
| Legal Support Worker | $77,840 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,940 |
| Title Examiner | $53,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $33.90 ($70,520 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $70,520 against $64,920 nationally, 9% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $65,940, so Richmond pays 7% more.
Where does Richmond rank for judicial law clerk pay?
16 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,070 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.