Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $49,970 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.02
10th percentile $39,800
90th percentile $68,240
Employed locally 420
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,800
    25th
    $44,230
    50th (median)
    $49,970
    75th
    $57,020
    90th
    $68,240

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,290
    Grand Junction, CO $56,860
    Lincoln, NE $54,880
    Asheville, NC $54,460

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,020
    Office Clerks, General $39,810
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,990
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,170
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Raleigh, NC is $24.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Raleigh, NC is 4.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,800 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,230.