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Court, Municipal, and License Clerk

Life As a Court, Municipal, and License Clerk

Job Description & Duties Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

Types of Court, Municipal, and License Clerk

  • Courtroom Clerk
  • Motor Vehicle Representative
  • Deputy Court Clerk
  • Township Clerk
  • Dog Licenser

Court, Municipal & License Clerk Job Outlook

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 135,500 jobs in the United States for Court, Municipal, and License Clerk. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 8,700 new jobs for Court, Municipal, and License Clerk by 2026. There will be an estimated 12,600 positions for Court, Municipal & License Clerk per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Court, Municipal & License Clerk are Vermont, Utah, and Texas. Watch out if you plan on working in Maryland, Alaska, or New Jersey. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Court, Municipal & License Clerk

The salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks ranges between about $25,150 and $60,330 a year.

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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks who work in Washington, New York, or Alaska, make the highest salaries.

How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $31,820
Alaska $52,680
Arizona $39,060
Arkansas $30,970
California $51,550
Colorado $41,470
Connecticut $51,350
Delaware $34,880
Florida $38,720
Georgia $35,360
Hawaii $45,480
Idaho $37,850
Illinois $42,830
Indiana $33,730
Iowa $42,690
Kansas $34,500
Kentucky $32,250
Louisiana $33,090
Maine $37,550
Maryland $43,530
Massachusetts $48,840
Michigan $38,640
Minnesota $45,250
Mississippi $32,570
Missouri $33,240
Montana $33,710
Nebraska $38,860
Nevada $46,820
New Hampshire $40,030
New Jersey $49,060
New Mexico $38,260
New York $56,890
North Carolina $36,160
North Dakota $42,930
Ohio $37,840
Oklahoma $30,970
Oregon $44,840
Pennsylvania $40,400
Rhode Island $49,540
South Carolina $34,760
South Dakota $32,880
Tennessee $37,600
Texas $37,590
Utah $38,940
Vermont $43,690
Virginia $39,650
Washington $50,590
West Virginia $36,190
Wisconsin $43,150
Wyoming $39,310

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