Judicial Law Clerk Salary in Oregon (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$86,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+34% vs US median
US median $64,920
State Rank
#4 of 39
30 employed here

How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Oregon?

A Judicial Law Clerk working in Oregon earns a median salary of $86,870 per year, or about $41.76 per hour. That is 34% above the national median of $64,920 for this occupation.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $77,370 while the top 10% make $86,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,370 and $86,870 a year.

Judicial Law Clerk salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$77,370$37.20
25th percentile (early career)$77,370$37.20
50th percentile (median)$86,870$41.76
75th percentile (experienced)$86,870$41.76
90th percentile (top earners)$86,870$41.76

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 4th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($86,870) 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 Oregon?
The median Judicial Law Clerk salary in Oregon is $86,870 per year, or about $41.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,370 at the entry level to $86,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Judicial Law Clerks about 34% more than the national median of $64,920. Oregon ranks 4th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Judicial Law Clerks?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $86,870 a year. About 30 Judicial Law Clerks are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.