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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,730
Median Annual Salary
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+3.0% vs 2024
$64,540
Mean Salary
$61,730
Median Salary
$29.68
Hourly Rate
4,360 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $61,730 per year ($5,144/month).
This is 24.9% above the national average of $49,433.
Massachusetts ranks #4 out of 51 states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay.
Approximately 4,360 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 3.0% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts range from $47,860 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $84,390 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,030 and $73,800.
Median $61,730
P10: $47,860P25: $52,030P75: $73,800P90: $84,390
10th
$47,860
25th
$52,030
Median
$61,730
75th
$73,800
90th
$84,390
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,860
$23.01
$3,988
25th Percentile
$52,030
$25.01
$4,335
Median (50th)
$61,730
$29.68
$5,144
75th Percentile
$73,800
$35.48
$6,150
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$84,390
$40.57
$7,032
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,540 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
Massachusetts ranks #4 of 51 states
$49,433
National avg. for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts is $61,730 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,540.
What is the salary range for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts range from $47,860 at the 10th percentile to $84,390 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,030 and $73,800.
What is the starting salary for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks positions in Massachusetts typically start around $47,860 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,030 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,360 people are employed as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts is approximately $29.68 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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