Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for court, municipal, and license clerks in the United States was $48,700 ($23.41 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,300 | $17.45 |
| 25th | $40,810 | $19.62 |
| Median | $48,700 | $23.41 |
| 75th | $60,840 | $29.25 |
| 90th | $73,820 | $35.49 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-4031
- Total U.S. employment: 179,750
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,360 | $18.44 | -21.2% | 2,050 |
| Alaska | $54,270 | $26.09 | +11.4% | 650 |
| Arizona | $48,700 | $23.41 | 0.0% | 3,560 |
| Arkansas | $36,960 | $17.77 | -24.1% | 2,090 |
| California | $63,320 | $30.44 | +30.0% | 12,460 |
| Colorado | $50,410 | $24.24 | +3.5% | 7,920 |
| Connecticut | $60,480 | $29.08 | +24.2% | 1,300 |
| Delaware | $44,600 | $21.44 | -8.4% | 980 |
| District of Columbia | $66,130 | $31.79 | +35.8% | 50 |
| Florida | $47,100 | $22.65 | -3.3% | 11,180 |
| Georgia | $42,960 | $20.66 | -11.8% | 5,750 |
| Hawaii | $51,890 | $24.95 | +6.6% | 510 |
| Idaho | $48,450 | $23.29 | -0.5% | 1,500 |
| Illinois | $46,920 | $22.56 | -3.7% | 8,370 |
| Indiana | $46,350 | $22.29 | -4.8% | 3,460 |
| Iowa | $48,280 | $23.21 | -0.9% | 2,390 |
| Kansas | $44,740 | $21.51 | -8.1% | 1,290 |
| Kentucky | $43,680 | $21.00 | -10.3% | 2,370 |
| Louisiana | $46,570 | $22.39 | -4.4% | 2,900 |
| Maine | $48,580 | $23.35 | -0.2% | 1,150 |
| Maryland | $58,380 | $28.07 | +19.9% | 2,360 |
| Massachusetts | $61,730 | $29.68 | +26.8% | 4,360 |
| Michigan | $48,690 | $23.41 | -0.0% | 5,620 |
| Minnesota | $56,520 | $27.18 | +16.1% | 5,360 |
| Mississippi | $37,210 | $17.89 | -23.6% | 2,950 |
| Missouri | $41,020 | $19.72 | -15.8% | 4,760 |
| Montana | $45,680 | $21.96 | -6.2% | 1,340 |
| Nebraska | $48,420 | $23.28 | -0.6% | 1,210 |
| Nevada | $56,680 | $27.25 | +16.4% | 1,250 |
| New Hampshire | $46,590 | $22.40 | -4.3% | 550 |
| New Jersey | $53,700 | $25.82 | +10.3% | 5,710 |
| New Mexico | $46,960 | $22.58 | -3.6% | 1,040 |
| New York | $53,500 | $25.72 | +9.9% | 11,850 |
| North Carolina | $49,110 | $23.61 | +0.8% | 5,240 |
| North Dakota | $53,850 | $25.89 | +10.6% | 600 |
| Ohio | $48,030 | $23.09 | -1.4% | 9,550 |
| Oklahoma | $39,120 | $18.81 | -19.7% | 2,730 |
| Oregon | $61,300 | $29.47 | +25.9% | 1,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,830 | $21.56 | -7.9% | 3,320 |
| Rhode Island | $61,670 | $29.65 | +26.6% | 660 |
| South Carolina | $43,460 | $20.89 | -10.8% | 2,020 |
| South Dakota | $43,850 | $21.08 | -10.0% | 920 |
| Tennessee | $44,720 | $21.50 | -8.2% | 3,050 |
| Texas | $46,580 | $22.39 | -4.4% | 15,730 |
| Utah | $51,130 | $24.58 | +5.0% | 1,280 |
| Vermont | $53,000 | $25.48 | +8.8% | 890 |
| Virginia | $45,650 | $21.95 | -6.3% | 4,610 |
| Washington | $64,680 | $31.10 | +32.8% | 3,450 |
| West Virginia | $37,810 | $18.18 | -22.4% | 1,590 |
| Wisconsin | $51,920 | $24.96 | +6.6% | 1,240 |
| Wyoming | $46,540 | $22.37 | -4.4% | 770 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for court, municipal, and license clerks?
The median annual wage for court, municipal, and license clerks is $48,700 ($23.41 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays court, municipal, and license clerks the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many court, municipal, and license clerks are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 179,750 court, municipal, and license clerks employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do court, municipal, and license clerks make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.41. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.