Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Hourly Pay
As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for court, municipal, and license clerks in the United States was $23.41, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $17.45 |
| 25th | $19.62 |
| Median | $23.41 |
| 75th | $29.25 |
| 90th | $35.49 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do court, municipal, and license clerks make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.41; the mean hourly wage is $25.15.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for court, municipal, and license clerks?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.45 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for court, municipal, and license clerks?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $35.49 per hour.