Lawyers and Judicial Law Clerks

Occupation

$148,600
National Median Salary
$71.44
Median Hourly Wage
760,970
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$67,920
$98,810
$148,600
$214,490
>$214,490

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+31.1%
10 Year Change
$113,360
2014 Median
$148,600
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Lawyers and Judicial Law Clerks

Industry Annual Median Employment
Support Activities for Mining $238,670 160
Broadcasting and Content Providers $238,640 1,260
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing $238,090 360
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil $237,300 50
Support Activities for Air Transportation $230,090 —

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Detailed Lawyers and Judicial Law Clerks Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Judicial Law Clerks $60,400
Lawyers $151,160

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Support Activities for Mining Broadcasting and Content Providers Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil Support Activities for Air Transportation Pharmacies and Drug Retailers Beverage Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) Remediation and Other Waste Management Services Nuclear Electric Power Generation Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing