How much does a judicial law clerk make in Seattle?
$80,240a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.58 an hour or $6,687 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.58
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $80,240Highest 10%: $113,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $80,240 | $38.58 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| 90th | $113,700 | $54.66 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| Spokane, WA | $84,010 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $165,000 |
| Judge | $135,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $130,300 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $92,900 |
| Legal Support Worker | $87,110 |
| Title Examiner | $71,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.58 ($80,240 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $80,240 against $64,920 nationally, 24% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $80,240, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for judicial law clerk pay?
10 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,700 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.