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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Montana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Montana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,680
Median Annual Salary
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+2.7% vs 2024
$45,840
Mean Salary
$45,680
Median Salary
$21.96
Hourly Rate
1,340 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by percentile in Montana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana earn a median salary of $45,680 per year ($3,806/month).
This is 7.6% below the national average of $49,433.
Montana ranks #36 out of 51 states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay.
Approximately 1,340 people work in this occupation across Montana.
Salaries increased by 2.7% 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 Montana
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana range from $37,030 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,090 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,260 and $48,010.
Median $45,680
P10: $37,030P25: $38,260P75: $48,010P90: $60,090
10th
$37,030
25th
$38,260
Median
$45,680
75th
$48,010
90th
$60,090
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,030
$17.80
$3,085
25th Percentile
$38,260
$18.39
$3,188
Median (50th)
$45,680
$21.96
$3,806
75th Percentile
$48,010
$23.08
$4,000
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,090
$28.89
$5,007
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,840 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#36
Montana ranks #36 of 51 states
$49,433
National avg. for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Montana?
The median annual salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana is $45,680 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,840.
What is the salary range for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana?
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana range from $37,030 at the 10th percentile to $60,090 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,260 and $48,010.
What is the starting salary for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana?
Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks positions in Montana typically start around $37,030 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,260 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,340 people are employed as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana.
What is the hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Montana is approximately $21.96 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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