Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $35,760 -25% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $61,820
Employed locally 360
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $30,760
    50th (median)
    $35,760
    75th
    $46,670
    90th
    $61,820

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 59% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 41% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $41,060
    Hattiesburg, MS $37,910
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $35,860

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,760
    Customer Service Representatives$37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,580
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$36,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Jackson, MS is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Jackson, MS is 25% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,760.