What are the main factors that influence a Judicial Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Judicial Assistant's salary?

A Judicial Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Judicial Assistant (0-1 years)earns $45,757, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $53,807, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $64,043, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $75,123,

What are the highest paying states for a Judicial Assistant?

Judicial Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Judicial Assistant roles are District of Columbia $51,022, California $50,828, Massachusetts $50,151. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Judicial Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Judicial Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Judicial Law Clerk: $94,595; Judicial Marshal: $73,927; Judicial Secretary: $68,763; Judicial Clerkship: $66,476; Judicial Commissioner: $55,030.

How do different companies affect a Judicial Assistant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Judicial Assistant roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Judicial Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Judicial Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Judicial Assistant in the United States is $46,082 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Judicial Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,517
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,754 to $50,497
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,814

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Judicial Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,497	$4,208	$971	$24
Average	$46,082	$3,840	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$41,754	$3,480	$803	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Judicial Assistant Salaries

A Judicial Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Judicial Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Judicial Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,022.
California: $50,828.
Massachusetts: $50,151.

District of Columbia $51,022 California $50,828 Massachusetts $50,151 Washington $49,967 New Jersey $49,948 Alaska $49,884 Connecticut $49,248 New York $48,990

Hawaii $48,165 Rhode Island $47,778 Maryland $47,515 Minnesota $47,156 Colorado $47,017 Illinois $46,971 Oregon $46,796 Delaware $46,667

New Hampshire $46,586 Virginia $46,405 Pennsylvania $45,875 Nevada $45,607 North Dakota $45,520 Michigan $45,382 Wisconsin $45,331 Vermont $45,229

Texas $44,948 Maine $44,930 Arizona $44,902 Ohio $44,870 Georgia $44,446 Indiana $44,234 Wyoming $44,193 Utah $44,128

Iowa $44,100 Kansas $43,879 Louisiana $43,815 North Carolina $43,792 Missouri $43,783 Florida $43,603 Montana $43,506 Nebraska $43,414

Kentucky $43,363 South Carolina $43,179 Tennessee $43,064 Idaho $43,018 New Mexico $42,681 Oklahoma $42,607 Alabama $42,336 South Dakota $41,879

Arkansas $41,630 West Virginia $41,497 Mississippi $41,096

Top Paying Cities for Judicial Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $58,123
San Francisco: $57,487
Oakland: $56,275

San Jose, CA $58,123

San Francisco, CA $57,487

Oakland, CA $56,275

New York, NY $53,058

Paramus, NJ $52,413

Queens Village, NY $52,411

Passaic, NJ $52,367

Bergenfield, NJ $52,363

Stamford, CT $52,262

Huntington, NY $52,243

Newark, NJ $51,902

Bridgeport, CT $51,805

Vallejo, CA $51,713

New Brunswick, NJ $51,695

Petaluma, CA $51,667

Middlesex, NJ $51,580

Somerset, NJ $51,547

Santa Cruz, CA $51,487

Boston, MA $51,206

Monterey, CA $51,045

Seattle, WA $50,939

Santa Rosa, CA $50,930

Los Angeles, CA $50,916

Juneau, AK $50,796

Washington, DC $50,745

Orange, CA $50,581

Santa Ana, CA $50,460

Long Beach, CA $50,414

Anaheim, CA $50,404

Anchorage, AK $50,381

Santa Maria, CA $50,243

Everett, WA $50,234

Danbury, CT $50,072

Bremerton, WA $50,008

Tacoma, WA $49,842

New Suffolk, NY $49,841

Sacramento, CA $49,828

Santa Barbara, CA $49,778

Trenton, NJ $49,727

San Diego, CA $49,727

Brockton, MA $49,676

Fairbanks, AK $49,563

Lompoc, CA $49,446

Lowell, MA $49,409

Ventura, CA $49,400

Nashua, NH $49,391

Stockton, CA $49,386

Modesto, CA $49,050

Poughkeepsie, NY $48,948

Olympia, WA $48,861

Kennewick, WA $48,861

New Haven, CT $48,842

Lawrence, MA $48,676

Hartford, CT $48,630

Riverside, CA $48,621

New Bedford, MA $48,575

Richland, WA $48,575

Bakersfield, CA $48,511

San Bernardino, CA $48,492

New Britain, CT $48,487

Atlantic City, NJ $48,487

New London, CT $48,469

Norwich, CT $48,455

Portsmouth, NH $48,446

Boulder, CO $48,348

Portland, OR $48,285

Worcester, MA $48,280

Minneapolis, MN $48,137

Philadelphia, PA $48,073

Honolulu, HI $47,921

Saint Paul, MN $47,899

Vineland, NJ $47,888

Providence, RI $47,755

Chicago, IL $47,621

Bellingham, WA $47,566

Springfield, MA $47,529

Baltimore, MD $47,515

Chico, CA $47,400

Pittsfield, MA $47,276

Manchester, NH $47,188

Spokane, WA $46,985

Denver, CO $46,981

Albany, NY $46,764

Troy, NY $46,746

Nassau, NY $46,696

Schenectady, NY $46,649

Wilmington, DE $46,612

Burlington, VT $46,547

Salem, OR $46,529

Portland, ME $46,386

Yakima, WA $46,340

Rochester, MN $46,197

Reno, NV $46,174

Fresno, CA $46,174

Milwaukee, WI $46,133

Detroit, MI $46,087

Ann Arbor, MI $46,079

Allentown, PA $46,073

Colorado Springs, CO $45,994

Syracuse, NY $45,971

Carson City, NV $45,971

Houston, TX $45,907

Eugene, OR $45,884

Gary, IN $45,829

Springfield, OR $45,792

Bismarck, ND $45,782

Galveston, TX $45,750

Medford, OR $45,681

Fort Collins, CO $45,663

Concord, NH $45,640

Austin, TX $45,626

Mesa, AZ $45,529

Reading, PA $45,524

Phoenix, AZ $45,520

Dallas, TX $45,506

Saint Cloud, MN $45,462

Madison, WI $45,400

Utica, NY $45,276

Rochester, NY $45,202

Des Moines, IA $45,197

Raleigh, NC $45,193

Atlanta, GA $45,123

Battle Creek, MI $45,110

Salt Lake City, UT $45,096

Lancaster, PA $45,027

Harrisburg, PA $44,962

Kansas City, MO $44,916

Champaign, IL $44,907

Kansas City, KS $44,907

Fort Worth, TX $44,902

Columbus, OH $44,894

Boca Raton, FL $44,884

Pittsburgh, PA $44,865

Richmond, VA $44,847

Indianapolis, IN $44,838

Cleveland, OH $44,833

Las Vegas, NV $44,778

Cincinnati, OH $44,778

Petersburg, VA $44,709

Huntsville, AL $44,640

Lansing, MI $44,609

Lebanon, PA $44,603

Pueblo, CO $44,598

Appleton, WI $44,584

Buffalo, NY $44,566

Dayton, OH $44,552

Racine, WI $44,543

Charlotte, NC $44,538

Saint Louis, MO $44,524

York, PA $44,497

Elkhart, IN $44,497

Gastonia, NC $44,488

Billings, MT $44,477

Beaumont, TX $44,465

Lorain, OH $44,455

Benton Harbor, MI $44,446

Toledo, OH $44,437

Binghamton, NY $44,414

Rock Hill, SC $44,409

Rockford, IL $44,386

Springfield, IL $44,368

Elyria, OH $44,363

Fargo, ND $44,363

Flagstaff, AZ $44,331

Fort Lauderdale, FL $44,303

Duluth, MN $44,276

Miami, FL $44,276

Cheyenne, WY $44,243

Grand Forks, ND $44,243

Bangor, ME $44,142

Cedar Rapids, IA $44,091

Durham, NC $44,072

Louisville, KY $44,068

Grand Rapids, MI $44,059

Hialeah, FL $44,054

Casper, WY $43,990

Scranton, PA $43,935

New Orleans, LA $43,921

Virginia Beach, VA $43,916

Akron, OH $43,893

Peoria, IL $43,833

Sarasota, FL $43,824

Nashville, TN $43,792

Omaha, NE $43,792

Green Bay, WI $43,792

Baton Rouge, LA $43,769

Charleston, SC $43,759

Jamestown, NY $43,736

Davenport, IA $43,736

Tucson, AZ $43,713

Saint Petersburg, FL $43,686

Tampa, FL $43,677

Evansville, IN $43,649

Port Arthur, TX $43,649

Bradenton, FL $43,630

Santa Fe, NM $43,547

Orlando, FL $43,465

Clearwater, FL $43,451

Canton, OH $43,354

La Crosse, WI $43,354

Albuquerque, NM $43,326

Newport News, VA $43,322

High Point, NC $43,308

Ogden, UT $43,289

Corpus Christi, TX $43,253

Norfolk, VA $43,225

Laramie, WY $43,225

Rock Island, IL $43,197

Saginaw, MI $43,188

Jacksonville, FL $43,183

Salisbury, NC $43,174

Boise, ID $43,165

Moline, IL $43,142

Fort Myers, FL $43,128

Memphis, TN $43,119

Tulsa, OK $43,096

Waterloo, IA $43,068

Spartanburg, SC $43,022

Lincoln, NE $42,999

Fort Wayne, IN $42,990

Provo, UT $42,985

Cedar Falls, IA $42,930

San Antonio, TX $42,912

Greensboro, NC $42,893

South Bend, IN $42,889

Savannah, GA $42,838

Muskegon, MI $42,819

Birmingham, AL $42,815

Winston Salem, NC $42,792

Lake Charles, LA $42,681

Anderson, IN $42,672

Lexington, KY $42,658

Augusta, GA $42,644

Greenville, SC $42,644

Lima, OH $42,607

Wichita, KS $42,603

Tuscaloosa, AL $42,603

Columbia, SC $42,561

Springfield, OH $42,552

Asheville, NC $42,478

Bloomington, IN $42,446

Knoxville, TN $42,280

Shreveport, LA $42,276

Wilmington, NC $42,216

Roanoke, VA $42,216

Topeka, KS $42,133

Frankfort, KY $42,128

Oklahoma City, OK $42,096

Chillicothe, OH $42,077

Longview, TX $42,073

Melbourne, FL $42,068

Sioux Falls, SD $41,995

Mobile, AL $41,990

Terre Haute, IN $41,971

Altoona, PA $41,944

Amarillo, TX $41,912

Killeen, TX $41,898

Fayetteville, AR $41,861

Chattanooga, TN $41,847

Sioux City, IA $41,806

Idaho Falls, ID $41,796

Lynchburg, VA $41,760

Gainesville, FL $41,700

Portsmouth, OH $41,677

Little Rock, AR $41,667

Lafayette, LA $41,649

Youngstown, OH $41,649

Daytona Beach, FL $41,621

Clarksville, TN $41,617

Pensacola, FL $41,612

Temple, TX $41,609

Hopkinsville, KY $41,474

Erie, PA $41,465

Florence, SC $41,446

Charleston, WV $41,372

Great Falls, MT $41,349

Macon, GA $41,285

Tallahassee, FL $41,280

Fayetteville, NC $41,271

Waco, TX $41,262

Helena, MT $41,230

Pine Bluff, AR $41,212

Vincennes, IN $41,156

Lubbock, TX $41,137

Alamogordo, NM $41,110

Twin Falls, ID $41,068

Rapid City, SD $41,054

Jackson, MS $40,972

Huntington, WV $40,968

Greenville, MS $40,967

Parkersburg, WV $40,920

Montgomery, AL $40,912

Wichita Falls, TX $40,866

Springfield, MO $40,866

Biloxi, MS $40,842

Monroe, LA $40,796

Johnstown, PA $40,764

Sumter, SC $40,746

Columbus, GA $40,741

Pascagoula, MS $40,654

Abilene, TX $40,654

Kingsport, TN $40,534

Albany, GA $40,534

Gulfport, MS $40,520

Alexandria, LA $40,368

Fort Smith, AR $40,253

El Paso, TX $40,128

Las Cruces, NM $39,921

Harlingen, TX $39,804

Pocatello, ID $39,796

Florence, AL $39,737

Brownsville, TX $39,727

Mcallen, TX $39,631

Dothan, AL $39,566

Columbus, MS $39,292

Altus, OK $39,078

Lawton, OK $38,990

Pierre, SD $38,824

What Skills Can Increase a Judicial Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.89% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
PowerPoint (Mentioned in 2.59% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
Accounts Payable (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Accounts payable (AP) is money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet. It is distinct from notes payable liabilities, which are debts created by formal legal instrument documents.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	11.89%
PowerPoint	2.59%
Accounts Payable	1.26%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Judicial Assistant's salary.

Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Consulting	$52,073	13%
Analysis	$50,690	10%
Project Management	$50,229	9%
Collaboration	$49,308	7%
Leadership	$49,308	7%
Financial Services	$48,847	6%

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Judicial Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Judicial Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Judicial Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Judicial Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Judicial Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$52,994	$25.0	15%
Telecom	$52,994	$25.0	15%
Biotechnology	$50,690	$24.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$50,690	$24.0	10%
Internet	$50,690	$24.0	10%

How Education impacts a Judicial Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Judicial Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Judicial Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,365 and $47,070).

Judicial Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Judicial Assistant

No Diploma 1.1%

High School 33.1%

Associates 19.5%

Bachelors 42.6%

Masters 3.6%

Doctorate 0.1%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.1%
High School	33.1%
Associates	19.5%
Bachelors	42.6%
Masters	3.6%
Doctorate	0.1%

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Judicial Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Judicial Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$41,754

Average $46,082/year

$50,497

$3,480

Average $3,840/month

$4,208

$803

Average $886/week

$971

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,497	$4,208	$971	$24
Average	$46,082	$3,840	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$41,754	$3,480	$803	$20

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Salary Trends for Judicial Assistant

Salaries for a Judicial Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,989 in 2023 to around $38,636 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Judicial Assistant salary trends, .

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2024

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Judicial Assistant?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Judicial Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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