Judicial Law Clerk Salary in Utah (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$51,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $64,920
State Rank
#31 of 39
630 employed here

How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Utah?

A Judicial Law Clerk working in Utah earns a median salary of $51,900 per year, or about $24.95 per hour. That is 20% below the national median of $64,920 for this occupation.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $45,430 while the top 10% make $85,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,570 and $60,030 a year.

Judicial Law Clerk salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,430$21.84
25th percentile (early career)$47,570$22.87
50th percentile (median)$51,900$24.95
75th percentile (experienced)$60,030$28.86
90th percentile (top earners)$85,700$41.20

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 31st 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 Utah

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 Utah pay ($51,900) 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 Utah?
The median Judicial Law Clerk salary in Utah is $51,900 per year, or about $24.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,430 at the entry level to $85,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Judicial Law Clerks about 20% less than the national median of $64,920. Utah ranks 31st out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Judicial Law Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,900 a year. About 630 Judicial Law Clerks are employed in Utah. 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 Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.