Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $64,390 +35% vs national
Median hourly $30.96
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $85,300
Employed locally 130
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $52,380
    50th (median)
    $64,390
    75th
    $73,670
    90th
    $85,300

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 33% 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,790

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Santa Maria, CA is $30.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Santa Maria, CA is 35% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,380.