Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in California

$27,799 $90,214
10th pct Median: $52,450 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$27,799
25th Percentile$37,764
50th (Median)$52,450
75th Percentile$72,381
90th (Top Earners)$90,214
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $52,450 for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $34,990 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

California's higher cost of living (COL index: 149.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in California?
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California earn a median annual salary of $52,450 per year ($25.22/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $41,960.
Is California a good state for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?
California pays above the national average for court, municipal, and license clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in California is higher average (COL index: 149.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $52,450 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $34,990 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California compare to neighboring states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in California

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $387,400
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $382,775
3 Neurologists $369,500
4 Surgeons, All Other $368,150
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $339,850
6 Psychiatrists $312,248
7 Physicians, Pathologists $304,900
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $304,175
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in California

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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