Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Alabama (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Alabama, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alabama Median
$38,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-21% vs US median
US median $48,700
State Rank
#48 of 51
2,050 employed here

How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Alabama?

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks working in Alabama earn a median salary of $38,360 per year, or about $18.44 per hour. That is 21% below the national median of $48,700 for this occupation.

Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $29,140 while the top 10% make $57,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,880 and $47,830 a year.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary range in Alabama

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,140$14.01
25th percentile (early career)$33,880$16.29
50th percentile (median)$38,360$18.44
75th percentile (experienced)$47,830$23.00
90th percentile (top earners)$57,130$27.47

How Alabama compares

Alabama ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,130
2Washington$64,680
3California$63,320
4Massachusetts$61,730
5Rhode Island$61,670

Working as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Alabama

Nationally, about 180,000 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($38,360) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Alabama?
The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Alabama is $38,360 per year, or about $18.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,140 at the entry level to $57,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Court, Municipal, and License Clerks about 21% less than the national median of $48,700. Alabama ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,360 a year. About 2,050 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.