Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $41,600 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $58,220
Employed locally 840
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $39,240
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $47,820
    90th
    $58,220

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 49% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 51% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,970
    Vallejo, CA $59,420
    Nevada $55,390
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,040
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $51,960

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,480
    Office Clerks, General$44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Richmond, VA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Richmond, VA is 12.8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,240.