Career Profile
Court, Municipal, & License Clerks
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).
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Court, Municipal, & License Clerks
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 45 openings per year are projected for Court, Municipal, & License Clerks.
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.
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.