Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $69,630 +46% vs national
Median hourly $33.48
10th percentile $54,120
90th percentile $80,800
Employed locally 70
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,120
    25th
    $60,310
    50th (median)
    $69,630
    75th
    $69,630
    90th
    $80,800

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 75% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 25% 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
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Modesto, CA $67,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,390
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,790

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,960
    Customer Service Representatives$44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in San Luis Obispo, CA is $33.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 46% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $54,120 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,310.