Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $48,890 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $37,570
90th percentile $75,210
Employed locally 1,310
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,570
    25th
    $46,270
    50th (median)
    $48,890
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $75,210

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 39% 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
    Cleveland, OH $48,210
    Toledo, OH $47,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,180
    Ohio $46,890
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $46,770
    Springfield, OH $46,180

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,760
    Office Clerks, General$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Columbus, OH is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Columbus, OH is 2.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,570 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,270.