Washington Median
$80,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+24% vs US median
US median $64,920
State Rank
#6 of 39
580 employed here
How much does a Judicial Law Clerk make in Washington?
Judicial Law Clerks in Washington take home a median of $80,240 annually — roughly $38.58 an hour — which runs 24% above the national median of $64,920.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $62,400 while the top 10% make $113,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $66,850 and $103,000 a year.
Judicial Law Clerk salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,400 | $30.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $66,850 | $32.14 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $80,240 | $38.58 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $103,000 | $49.52 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $113,700 | $54.66 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 6th 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 $85,530Arkansas $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 $51,900Pennsylvania $50,590South Carolina $50,330Ohio $49,840Nebraska $49,570Montana $47,320Hawaii $47,010Kansas $45,720Oklahoma $44,990
Working as a Judicial Law Clerk in Washington
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 Washington pay ($80,240) 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 Washington?
The median Judicial Law Clerk salary in Washington is $80,240 per year, or about $38.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,400 at the entry level to $113,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Judicial Law Clerks about 24% more than the national median of $64,920. Washington ranks 6th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Judicial Law Clerks?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $80,240 a year. About 580 Judicial Law Clerks are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.