How much does a judicial law clerk make in Washington?
$70,110a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $33.71 an hour or $5,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.71
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,120Median: $70,110Highest 10%: $82,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 25th | $65,580 | $31.53 | |
| Median | $70,110 | $33.71 | |
| 75th | $74,310 | $35.73 | |
| 90th | $82,400 | $39.62 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $195,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $169,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $152,000 |
| Arbitrator | $109,900 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $81,590 |
| Title Examiner | $60,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $33.71 ($70,110 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $70,110 against $64,920 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Washington rank for judicial law clerk pay?
18 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,400 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.