How much does a judicial law clerk make in Virginia?
$65,940a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in Virginia. That is $31.70 an hour or $5,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.70
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,310Median: $65,940Highest 10%: $89,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,310 | $26.11 | |
| 25th | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| Median | $65,940 | $31.70 | |
| 75th | $76,140 | $36.61 | |
| 90th | $89,960 | $43.25 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $70,520 |
| Washington, DC | $70,110 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $65,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judicial law clerks.
| 15. Alaska | $67,580 |
| 16. Colorado | $67,230 |
| 17. Missouri | $66,060 |
| 18. Virginia | $65,940 |
| 19. Delaware | $64,720 |
| 20. Iowa | $64,260 |
| 21. Louisiana | $63,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $31.70 ($65,940 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $65,940 against $64,920 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for judicial law clerk pay?
Virginia ranks 18 of 39 states.
Which city in Virginia pays judicial law clerks the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $70,520 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.