Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $36,200 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $62,960
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $51,760
    90th
    $62,960

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 42% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,970
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,460
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $57,790

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,360
    Office Clerks, General$41,600
    Customer Service Representatives$39,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Decatur, IL is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Decatur, IL is 24.1% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.