SOC 43-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — Albany
Albany, GA · 10 metro areas compared
In Albany, GA the median wage is $42,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Albany, GA the median wage is $42,280. That is 13.2% lower than the national median of $48,700. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,160 and $46,470. The lowest tenth earn under $30,160, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,680.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Savannah leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 150th of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,160 | −38.1% |
| 25th | $37,160 | −23.7% |
| Median (50th) | $42,280 | −13.2% |
| 75th | $46,470 | −4.6% |
| 90th | $47,680 | −2.1% |
| Mean | $40,820 | −16.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | $48,040 | 250 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $47,080 | 2,430 | |
| 3 | Athens | $46,120 | 150 | |
| 4 | Augusta | $45,410 | 250 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $43,790 | 70 | |
| 6 | Hinesville | $42,910 | 60 | |
| 7 | Warner Robins | $42,210 | 120 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $38,700 | 270 | |
| 9 | Rome | $38,520 | 70 | |
| 10 | Macon | $37,360 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $42,280 goes as far as $43,904 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,904US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,280 a year, 13.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,160 to $47,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $48,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Albany, GA?
The median annual wage is $42,280, or $20.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,700, so pay in Albany, GA is 13.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, GA earns more than $47,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Savannah, at $48,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Albany, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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