California Median
$63,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+30% vs US median
US median $48,700
State Rank
#3 of 51
12,460 employed here
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in California?
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks working in California earn a median salary of $63,320 per year, or about $30.44 per hour. That is 30% above the national median of $48,700 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $49,110 while the top 10% make $84,190 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,170 and $74,040 a year.
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,110 | $23.61 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $58,170 | $27.97 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $63,320 | $30.44 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $74,040 | $35.60 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $84,190 | $40.48 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in other states
District of Columbia $66,130Washington $64,680Massachusetts $61,730Rhode Island $61,670Oregon $61,300Connecticut $60,480Maryland $58,380Nevada $56,680Minnesota $56,520Alaska $54,270North Dakota $53,850New Jersey $53,700New York $53,500Vermont $53,000Wisconsin $51,920Hawaii $51,890Utah $51,130Colorado $50,410North Carolina $49,110Arizona $48,700Michigan $48,690Maine $48,580Idaho $48,450Nebraska $48,420Iowa $48,280Ohio $48,030Florida $47,100New Mexico $46,960Illinois $46,920New Hampshire $46,590Texas $46,580Louisiana $46,570Wyoming $46,540Indiana $46,350Montana $45,680Virginia $45,650Pennsylvania $44,830Kansas $44,740Tennessee $44,720Delaware $44,600South Dakota $43,850Kentucky $43,680South Carolina $43,460Georgia $42,960Missouri $41,020Oklahoma $39,120Alabama $38,360West Virginia $37,810Mississippi $37,210Arkansas $36,960
Working as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California
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 California pay ($63,320) 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 California?
The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in California is $63,320 per year, or about $30.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,110 at the entry level to $84,190 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Court, Municipal, and License Clerks about 30% more than the national median of $48,700. California ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $63,320 a year. About 12,460 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary report
Related salaries
$47,030
median pay · 159,000 employed
$45,920
median pay · 148,000 employed
$47,540
median pay · 1,707,000 employed
$51,120
median pay · 5,000 employed
$49,280
median pay · 35,000 employed
$50,610
median pay · 90,000 employed
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.