How much does a judicial law clerk make in Tennessee?
$75,190a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in Tennessee. That is $36.15 an hour or $6,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.15
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,240Median: $75,190Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,240 | $24.15 | |
| 25th | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| Median | $75,190 | $36.15 | |
| 75th | $89,300 | $42.93 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.13 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $87,820 |
| Nashville, TN | $74,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judicial law clerks.
| 7. Arkansas | $80,150 |
| 8. California | $79,030 |
| 9. Idaho | $75,540 |
| 10. Tennessee | $75,190 |
| 11. Minnesota | $71,070 |
| 12. Maryland | $70,110 |
| 13. Nevada | $69,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $36.15 ($75,190 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $75,190 against $64,920 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for judicial law clerk pay?
Tennessee ranks 10 of 39 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays judicial law clerks the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $87,820 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.