Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $53,660 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.80
10th percentile $41,610
90th percentile $64,730
Employed locally 350
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,610
    25th
    $44,770
    50th (median)
    $53,660
    75th
    $57,150
    90th
    $64,730

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 79% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Madison, WI $70,140
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $69,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,550

    Nearby metros — Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $69,630
    Modesto, CA $67,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,390

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $25.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salaries?

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 12.5% above the national median of $47,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,610 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,770.