SOC 43-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — Decatur
Decatur, IL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Decatur, IL is $37,280 a year, trailing the national median of $48,700 by 23.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Decatur, IL is $37,280 a year, trailing the national median of $48,700 by 23.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,200 and $61,930. The lowest tenth earn under $31,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,840.
Within the state, Springfield records the highest median at $49,430. Of the 184 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 154th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $31,200 | −35.9% |
| Median (50th) | $37,280 | −23.4% |
| 75th | $61,930 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $64,840 | +33.1% |
| Mean | $45,840 | −5.9% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $49,430 | 140 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $48,560 | 4,590 | |
| 3 | Peoria | $47,530 | 210 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $47,190 | 230 | |
| 5 | Rockford | $46,260 | 280 | |
| 6 | Kankakee | $44,600 | 80 | |
| 7 | Champaign | $44,320 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Decatur sit close to the national average, so $37,280 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,280US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,280 a year, 23.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $64,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $49,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Decatur, IL?
The median annual wage is $37,280, or $17.92 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 Decatur, IL is 23.4% 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 Decatur, IL earns more than $64,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 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 Springfield, at $49,430 per year.
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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