Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $70,140 +47% vs national
Median hourly $33.72
10th percentile $45,830
90th percentile $73,790
Employed locally 170
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,830
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $70,140
    75th
    $73,790
    90th
    $73,790

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 81% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 19% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $69,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,550
    Modesto, CA $67,270

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $61,470
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,460
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,290
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $57,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,300
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,130

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,340
    Office Clerks, General $45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Madison, WI is $33.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Madison, WI is 47% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,830 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.