SOC 43-4031 · May 2025 · United States
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks across the United States is $48,700 per year, measured over 179,750 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $66,130.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 78.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $66,130 and Arkansas pays $36,960.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $66,130 | 50 | |
| 2 | Washington | $64,680 | 3,450 | |
| 3 | California | $63,320 | 12,460 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $61,730 | 4,360 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $61,670 | 660 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $61,300 | 1,820 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $60,480 | 1,300 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $58,380 | 2,360 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $56,680 | 1,250 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $56,520 | 5,360 |
States with the most Court, Municipal, and License Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 15,730 | $46,580 | |
| 2 | California | 12,460 | $63,320 | |
| 3 | New York | 11,850 | $53,500 | |
| 4 | Florida | 11,180 | $47,100 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 9,550 | $48,030 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 8,370 | $46,920 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 7,920 | $50,410 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 5,750 | $42,960 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 5,710 | $53,700 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 5,620 | $48,690 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $83,490 | 550 |
| 2 | Seattle | $77,860 | 1,240 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $77,750 | 1,820 |
| 4 | Madison | $75,990 | 170 |
| 5 | Wenatchee | $73,760 | 50 |
| 6 | Modesto | $65,640 | 90 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $64,610 | 2,390 |
| 8 | Riverside | $64,550 | 1,600 |
| 9 | Salinas | $63,830 | 100 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $63,720 | 280 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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