Montana Median
$47,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-27% vs US median
US median $64,920
State Rank
#36 of 39
40 employed here
How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Montana?
Judicial Law Clerks in Montana take home a median of $47,320 annually — roughly $22.75 an hour — which runs 27% below the national median of $64,920.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $44,240 while the top 10% make $66,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,310 and $47,900 a year.
Judicial Law Clerk salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,240 | $21.27 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,310 | $22.26 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,320 | $22.75 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $47,900 | $23.03 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $66,970 | $32.20 |
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How Montana compares
Montana ranks 36th out of 39 states and territories for Judicial Law Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Judicial Law Clerk salary in other states
Massachusetts $143,350New York $133,320Connecticut $98,670Oregon $86,870North Dakota $85,530Washington $80,240Arkansas $80,150California $79,030Idaho $75,540Tennessee $75,190Minnesota $71,070Maryland $70,110Nevada $69,600Maine $67,890Alaska $67,580Colorado $67,230Missouri $66,060Virginia $65,940Delaware $64,720Iowa $64,260Louisiana $63,180Texas $63,130Michigan $62,260Arizona $60,170New Jersey $58,890Indiana $57,140Florida $55,180Georgia $55,120Wisconsin $54,250West Virginia $52,120Utah $51,900Pennsylvania $50,590South Carolina $50,330Ohio $49,840Nebraska $49,570Hawaii $47,010Kansas $45,720Oklahoma $44,990
Working as a Judicial Law Clerk in Montana
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 Montana pay ($47,320) 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 Montana?
The median Judicial Law Clerk salary in Montana is $47,320 per year, or about $22.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,240 at the entry level to $66,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Judicial Law Clerks about 27% less than the national median of $64,920. Montana ranks 36th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Judicial Law Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,320 a year. About 40 Judicial Law Clerks are employed in Montana. 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 Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), 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.