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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $55,130 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $46,310
90th percentile $66,160
Employed locally 200
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,310
    25th
    $55,130
    50th (median)
    $55,130
    75th
    $60,460
    90th
    $66,160

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 28% 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
    Madison, WI $70,140
    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

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Milwaukee, WI is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $46,310 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,130.