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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,110
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$51,810
Mean Salary
$49,110
Median Salary
$23.61
Hourly Rate
5,240 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina earn a median salary of $49,110 per year ($4,092/month).
This is 0.7% below the national average of $49,433.
North Carolina ranks #20 out of 51 states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay.
Approximately 5,240 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 2.0% 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 North Carolina
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina range from $37,290 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,520 and $58,730.
Median $49,110
P10: $37,290P25: $42,520P75: $58,730P90: $71,400
10th
$37,290
25th
$42,520
Median
$49,110
75th
$58,730
90th
$71,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,290
$17.93
$3,107
25th Percentile
$42,520
$20.44
$3,543
Median (50th)
$49,110
$23.61
$4,092
75th Percentile
$58,730
$28.24
$4,894
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,400
$34.33
$5,950
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
North Carolina ranks #20 of 51 states
$49,433
National avg. for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina is $49,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,810.
What is the salary range for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina?
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina range from $37,290 at the 10th percentile to $71,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,520 and $58,730.
What is the starting salary for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina?
Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks positions in North Carolina typically start around $37,290 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,520 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,240 people are employed as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in North Carolina is approximately $23.61 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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