Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $44,890 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $39,440
90th percentile $71,930
Employed locally 250
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,440
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $44,890
    75th
    $59,050
    90th
    $71,930

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 45% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,730
    Wisconsin $53,540
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,720
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,020
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,250

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,690
    Office Clerks, General $39,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,680
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Charleston, SC is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Charleston, SC is 5.9% below 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,440 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.