Occupation ยท SOC 23-1012
Judicial Law Clerks: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of judicial law clerks can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 13,220 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $60,400 ($29.04 an hour).
US employment
13,220
Median annual wage
$60,400
Mean annual wage
$69,850
Median hourly wage
$29.04
Education and training
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- New York$127,780
- Connecticut$96,260
- Arkansas$94,490
- North Dakota$89,080
- Tennessee$80,440
Top 5 after cost of living
- New York$118,400
- Arkansas$108,690
- North Dakota$100,140
- Connecticut$92,910
- Tennessee$87,560
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $151,160 | $90,760 (+150.3%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $115,230 | $54,830 (+90.8%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $61,010 | $610 (+1.0%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $67,710 | $7,310 (+12.1%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $18,020 (+29.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,650 | $66,250 (+109.7%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California1,520
- 2. Florida1,390
- 3. Pennsylvania940
- 4. New York900
- 5. Tennessee590
- 6. Utah590
- 7. Georgia570
- 8. Washington540
- 9. New Jersey520
- 10. Hawaii360
States that pay the most
- 1. New York$127,780
- 2. Connecticut$96,260
- 3. Arkansas$94,490
- 4. North Dakota$89,080
- 5. Tennessee$80,440
- 6. Washington$80,260
- 7. California$76,410
- 8. Idaho$71,690
- 9. Maine$68,540
- 10. Nevada$66,120
Median annual wage. Based on 36 states and territories with published figures.
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- Paralegals and Legal AssistantsTeleworkable
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersTeleworkable
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and ConciliatorsTeleworkable
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