Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in California
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California earn a median of $63,320 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($48,700)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,460
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,110; the top 10% earn over $84,190. Nationally the range is $36,300 to $73,820.
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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay in California
How much do court, municipal, and license clerks make in California?
The median is $63,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,110 and the top 10% earn over $84,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for court, municipal, and license clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+30% vs. the national median of $48,700). Living costs are not included.