Colorado Median
$50,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $48,700
State Rank
#19 of 51
7,920 employed here
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Colorado?
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Colorado take home a median of $50,410 annually — roughly $24.24 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $48,700.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $34,950 while the top 10% make $68,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,950 and $61,190 a year.
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,950 | $16.80 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,950 | $18.73 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $50,410 | $24.24 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,190 | $29.42 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,900 | $33.13 |
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How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 19th 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 $64,680California $63,320Massachusetts $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 $51,130North 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 Colorado
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 Colorado pay ($50,410) 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 Colorado?
The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Colorado is $50,410 per year, or about $24.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,950 at the entry level to $68,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Court, Municipal, and License Clerks about 4% more than the national median of $48,700. Colorado ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $50,410 a year. About 7,920 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), 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.