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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Virginia Median
$45,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $48,700
State Rank
#37 of 51
4,610 employed here

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

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks working in Virginia earn a median salary of $45,650 per year, or about $21.95 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $48,700 for this occupation.

Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $40,410 while the top 10% make $61,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,990 and $50,470 a year.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary range in Virginia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,410$19.43
25th percentile (early career)$40,990$19.71
50th percentile (median)$45,650$21.95
75th percentile (experienced)$50,470$24.26
90th percentile (top earners)$61,450$29.54

How Virginia compares

Virginia ranks 37th 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 Virginia

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 Virginia pay ($45,650) 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 Virginia?
The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Virginia is $45,650 per year, or about $21.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,410 at the entry level to $61,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Court, Municipal, and License Clerks about 6% less than the national median of $48,700. Virginia ranks 37th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,650 a year. About 4,610 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks are employed in Virginia. 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 Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.