How much does a judicial law clerk make in San Francisco?
$90,650a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $43.58 an hour or $7,554 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.58
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,130Median: $90,650Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| 25th | $79,010 | $37.99 | |
| Median | $90,650 | $43.58 | |
| 75th | $90,690 | $43.60 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.15 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| Riverside, CA | $80,420 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $66,170 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $212,500 |
| Arbitrator | $108,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $102,400 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $84,030 |
| Title Examiner | $76,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $43.58 ($90,650 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $90,650 against $64,920 nationally, 40% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $79,030, so San Francisco pays 15% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for judicial law clerk pay?
6 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.