Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $60,970 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $48,370
90th percentile $68,070
Employed locally 210
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,370
    25th
    $53,090
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $64,130
    90th
    $68,070

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 80% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 20% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,970

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Customer Service Representatives $46,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Salem, OR is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Salem, OR 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $48,370 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,090.