SOC 43-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
At $47,100, median pay for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Florida tracks the national median of $48,700 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,100, median pay for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Florida tracks the national median of $48,700 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,950 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,090 to $56,610.
The area has 11,180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.97 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Florida ranks number 28th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $50,150. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 510th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,950 | −24.1% |
| 25th | $40,090 | −17.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,100 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $56,610 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $61,880 | +27.1% |
| Mean | $49,220 | +1.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $50,150 | 210 | |
| 2 | Miami | $48,940 | 3,350 | |
| 3 | Sebastian | $48,390 | 50 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $48,180 | 160 | |
| 5 | North Port | $47,930 | 430 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $47,890 | 140 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $47,640 | 1,220 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $46,940 | 270 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $46,770 | 450 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $46,470 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,100 buys what $45,551 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,551US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,100 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,950 to $61,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 11,180 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $50,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Florida?
The median annual wage is $47,100, or $22.65 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 Florida is 3.3% 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 Florida earns more than $61,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,950 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 Naples, at $50,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 11,180 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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