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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,320
Median Annual Salary
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+1.5% vs 2024
$67,330
Mean Salary
$63,320
Median Salary
$30.44
Hourly Rate
12,460 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California earn a median salary of $63,320 per year ($5,276/month).
This is 28.1% above the national average of $49,433.
California ranks #3 out of 51 states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay.
Approximately 12,460 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.62
Speaking
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Writing
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.47
Administrative
4.3
Law and Government
4.1
English Language
4.05
Administration and Management
3.46
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(50.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California range from $49,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $84,190 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $58,170 and $74,040.
Median $63,320
P10: $49,110P25: $58,170P75: $74,040P90: $84,190
10th
$49,110
25th
$58,170
Median
$63,320
75th
$74,040
90th
$84,190
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,110
$23.61
$4,092
25th Percentile
$58,170
$27.97
$4,847
Median (50th)
$63,320
$30.44
$5,276
75th Percentile
$74,040
$35.60
$6,170
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$84,190
$40.48
$7,015
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,330 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
California ranks #3 of 51 states
$49,433
National avg. for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in California?
The median annual salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California is $63,320 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,330.
What is the salary range for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California?
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California range from $49,110 at the 10th percentile to $84,190 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $58,170 and $74,040.
What is the starting salary for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California?
Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks positions in California typically start around $49,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $58,170 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,460 people are employed as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California is approximately $30.44 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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