Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $77,730 +63% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $59,030
90th percentile $99,790
Employed locally 2,000
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,030
    25th
    $65,940
    50th (median)
    $77,730
    75th
    $89,770
    90th
    $99,790

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 42% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Madison, WI $70,140
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $69,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,550
    Modesto, CA $67,270

    Nearby metros — Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,760
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,790

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in San Francisco, CA is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in San Francisco, CA is 63% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $59,030 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,940.