Lawyers and Judicial Law Clerks Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for lawyers and judicial law clerkss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $183,890 ≈ $88/hr
National median salary $157,840
Total employment 767,800 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do lawyers and judicial law clerks make in the U.S.?
The median lawyers and judicial law clerks salary in the United States is $157,840 per year (mean $183,890), and about 80% earn between $76,350 and $350,010.
How much do lawyers and judicial law clerks make per hour?
Roughly $88 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $183,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.