Judicial Law Clerk Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$49,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $64,920
State Rank
#34 of 39
240 employed here

How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Ohio?

A Judicial Law Clerk working in Ohio earns a median salary of $49,840 per year, or about $23.96 per hour. That is 23% below the national median of $64,920 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $41,730 while the top 10% make $102,440 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,730 and $74,100 a year.

Judicial Law Clerk salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,730$20.06
25th percentile (early career)$41,730$20.06
50th percentile (median)$49,840$23.96
75th percentile (experienced)$74,100$35.63
90th percentile (top earners)$102,440$49.25

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 34th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($49,840) 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 Ohio?
The median Judicial Law Clerk salary in Ohio is $49,840 per year, or about $23.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,730 at the entry level to $102,440 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Judicial Law Clerks about 23% less than the national median of $64,920. Ohio ranks 34th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Judicial Law Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,840 a year. About 240 Judicial Law Clerks are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.