Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,040 -14% vs national
Median hourly $19.73
10th percentile $34,860
90th percentile $69,590
Employed locally 260
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,860
    25th
    $36,290
    50th (median)
    $41,040
    75th
    $57,460
    90th
    $69,590

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,430
    Customer Service Representatives$40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $19.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 14% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,860 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,290.