Pennsylvania Median
$50,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $64,920
State Rank
#32 of 39
970 employed here
How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Pennsylvania?
Judicial Law Clerks in Pennsylvania take home a median of $50,590 annually — roughly $24.32 an hour — which runs 22% below the national median of $64,920.
Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $34,310 while the top 10% make $76,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,330 and $61,960 a year.
Judicial Law Clerk salary range in Pennsylvania
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,310 | $16.50 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,330 | $18.91 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $50,590 | $24.32 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,960 | $29.79 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,250 | $36.66 |
|
How Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania ranks 32nd 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 $51,900South Carolina $50,330Ohio $49,840Nebraska $49,570Montana $47,320Hawaii $47,010Kansas $45,720Oklahoma $44,990
Working as a Judicial Law Clerk in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania pay ($50,590) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Judicial Law Clerk salary in Pennsylvania is $50,590 per year, or about $24.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,310 at the entry level to $76,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Judicial Law Clerks about 22% less than the national median of $64,920. Pennsylvania ranks 32nd out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Judicial Law Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $50,590 a year. About 970 Judicial Law Clerks are employed in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.