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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,670
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.3% vs 2024
$63,290
Mean Salary
$61,670
Median Salary
$29.65
Hourly Rate
660 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $61,670 per year ($5,139/month).
This is 24.8% above the national average of $49,433.
Rhode Island ranks #5 out of 51 states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay.
Approximately 660 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 5.3% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island range from $48,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $82,050 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,150 and $70,990.
Median $61,670
P10: $48,780P25: $52,150P75: $70,990P90: $82,050
10th
$48,780
25th
$52,150
Median
$61,670
75th
$70,990
90th
$82,050
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,780
$23.45
$4,065
25th Percentile
$52,150
$25.07
$4,345
Median (50th)
$61,670
$29.65
$5,139
75th Percentile
$70,990
$34.13
$5,915
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$82,050
$39.45
$6,837
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Rhode Island ranks #5 of 51 states
$49,433
National avg. for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island is $61,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,290.
What is the salary range for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island range from $48,780 at the 10th percentile to $82,050 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,150 and $70,990.
What is the starting salary for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks positions in Rhode Island typically start around $48,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,150 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 660 people are employed as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Rhode Island is approximately $29.65 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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