Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $62,580 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $75,510
Employed locally 170
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $50,620
    50th (median)
    $62,580
    75th
    $63,790
    90th
    $75,510

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $69,630
    Modesto, CA $67,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,390

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Salinas, CA is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Salinas, CA is 31.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,620.