Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $59,600 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $45,540
90th percentile $75,260
Employed locally 280
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,540
    25th
    $50,160
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $67,150
    90th
    $75,260

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,550
    Yakima, WA $62,590
    Bellingham, WA $62,460
    Washington $62,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,760

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,610
    Office Clerks, General$45,940
    Customer Service Representatives$47,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Olympia, WA is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Olympia, WA is 24.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,540 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,160.