Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $50,020 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $73,390
Employed locally 290
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $46,630
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $60,920
    90th
    $73,390

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 44% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,390
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $59,370
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,120

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Portland, ME is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 4.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,630.