SOC 43-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont comes to $53,000 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,700 by 8.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont comes to $53,000 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,700 by 8.8%. Pay ranges from under $44,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,670 to $62,480.
Employment stands at 890, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Vermont ranks number 15th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Burlington records the highest median at $56,480. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 349th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,350 | −8.9% |
| 25th | $47,670 | −2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $53,000 | +8.8% |
| 75th | $62,480 | +28.3% |
| 90th | $70,460 | +44.7% |
| Mean | $55,870 | +14.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $56,480 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $53,000 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$53,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,082US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,000 a year, 8.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,350 to $70,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 890 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $56,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $53,000, or $25.48 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 Vermont is 8.8% higher. 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 Vermont earns more than $70,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,350 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 Burlington, at $56,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 890 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. 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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