Judicial Law Clerk Salary in Nevada (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$69,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $64,920
State Rank
#13 of 39
70 employed here

How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Nevada?

A Judicial Law Clerk working in Nevada earns a median salary of $69,600 per year, or about $33.46 per hour. That is 7% above the national median of $64,920 for this occupation.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $53,300 while the top 10% make $96,610 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,680 and $83,670 a year.

Judicial Law Clerk salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$53,300$25.63
25th percentile (early career)$59,680$28.69
50th percentile (median)$69,600$33.46
75th percentile (experienced)$83,670$40.23
90th percentile (top earners)$96,610$46.45

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 13th 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 Nevada

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 Nevada pay ($69,600) 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 Nevada?
The median Judicial Law Clerk salary in Nevada is $69,600 per year, or about $33.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $53,300 at the entry level to $96,610 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Judicial Law Clerks about 7% more than the national median of $64,920. Nevada ranks 13th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Judicial Law Clerks?
Yes on pay — Nevada pays above the national median for this occupation, at $69,600 a year. About 70 Judicial Law Clerks are employed in Nevada. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), 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.