Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $60,970 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $50,650
90th percentile $77,670
Employed locally 970
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,650
    25th
    $53,090
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $65,430
    90th
    $77,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 64% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 36% 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
    California $62,390
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $62,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,760
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,410
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,390
    Salem, OR $60,970

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,230
    Customer Service Representatives $47,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,050
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,070
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $52,260

    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, OR-WA is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 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, OR-WA is 27.8% 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 $50,650 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,090.