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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,500
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.3% vs 2024
$61,150
Mean Salary
$53,500
Median Salary
$25.72
Hourly Rate
11,850 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York earn a median salary of $53,500 per year ($4,458/month).
This is 8.2% above the national average of $49,433.
New York ranks #14 out of 51 states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay.
Approximately 11,850 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries decreased by 1.3% 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 New York
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York range from $39,740 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,120 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,230 and $75,640.
Median $53,500
P10: $39,740P25: $45,230P75: $75,640P90: $97,120
10th
$39,740
25th
$45,230
Median
$53,500
75th
$75,640
90th
$97,120
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,740
$19.11
$3,311
25th Percentile
$45,230
$21.75
$3,769
Median (50th)
$53,500
$25.72
$4,458
75th Percentile
$75,640
$36.37
$6,303
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$97,120
$46.69
$8,093
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#14
New York ranks #14 of 51 states
$49,433
National avg. for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in New York?
The median annual salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York is $53,500 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,150.
What is the salary range for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York?
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York range from $39,740 at the 10th percentile to $97,120 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,230 and $75,640.
What is the starting salary for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York?
Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks positions in New York typically start around $39,740 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,230 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 11,850 people are employed as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New York is approximately $25.72 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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