Judicial Law Clerk Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Judicial Law Clerks in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$55,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $64,920
State Rank
#28 of 39
560 employed here

How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Georgia?

A Judicial Law Clerk working in Georgia earns a median salary of $55,120 per year, or about $26.50 per hour. That is 15% below the national median of $64,920 for this occupation.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $42,260 while the top 10% make $78,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,360 and $67,310 a year.

Judicial Law Clerk salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$42,260$20.32
25th percentile (early career)$49,360$23.73
50th percentile (median)$55,120$26.50
75th percentile (experienced)$67,310$32.36
90th percentile (top earners)$78,050$37.52

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 28th out of 39 states and territories for Judicial Law Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$143,350
2New York$133,320
3Connecticut$98,670
4Oregon$86,870
5North Dakota$85,530

Working as a Judicial Law Clerk in Georgia

Nationally, about 13,000 people work as Judicial Law Clerks in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($55,120) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Georgia?
The median Judicial Law Clerk salary in Georgia is $55,120 per year, or about $26.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,260 at the entry level to $78,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Judicial Law Clerks about 15% less than the national median of $64,920. Georgia ranks 28th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Judicial Law Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $55,120 a year. About 560 Judicial Law Clerks are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.