Massachusetts Median
$61,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.68
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+27% vs US median
US median $48,700
State Rank
#4 of 51
4,360 employed here
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Massachusetts?
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Massachusetts take home a median of $61,730 annually — roughly $29.68 an hour — which runs 27% above the national median of $48,700.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $47,860 while the top 10% make $84,390 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,030 and $73,800 a year.
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,860 | $23.01 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $52,030 | $25.01 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,730 | $29.68 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $73,800 | $35.48 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $84,390 | $40.57 |
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How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 4th 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 $63,320Rhode 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 Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts pay ($61,730) 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 Massachusetts?
The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Massachusetts is $61,730 per year, or about $29.68 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,860 at the entry level to $84,390 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Court, Municipal, and License Clerks about 27% more than the national median of $48,700. Massachusetts ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?
Yes on pay — Massachusetts pays above the national median for this occupation, at $61,730 a year. About 4,360 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks are employed in Massachusetts. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), 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.