Career Profile

Court, Municipal, & License Clerks

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $40,200
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus.

General Information

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. Clerks of Court are classified in Managers, All Other (11-9199).

Court, Municipal, & License Clerks

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

45

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 45 openings per year are projected for Court, Municipal, & License Clerks.

+12.8%

Employment Change

Employment for Court, Municipal, & License Clerks is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.8% between 2023 and 2028.

$19.34

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.34/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.37, while experienced workers are paid $21.17. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 295 Court, Municipal, & License Clerks in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 332.

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Court, Municipal, & License Clerks are Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, and Other Support Services.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Court, Municipal, & License Clerks include Customer and Personal Service, Administrative, and Law and Government.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Court, Municipal, & License Clerks is HS diploma or less. 28% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET