Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $55,140 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $46,430
90th percentile $72,680
Employed locally 160
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,430
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $55,140
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $72,680

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 85% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 15% 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 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
    Modesto, CA $67,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,390

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,850
    Customer Service Representatives$44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Merced, CA is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Merced, CA is 15.6% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $46,430 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.