Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $68,550 +43.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.96
10th percentile $61,730
90th percentile $81,830
Employed locally 1,170
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,730
    25th
    $65,490
    50th (median)
    $68,550
    75th
    $77,670
    90th
    $81,830

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 39% 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
    Modesto, CA $67,270

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Yakima, WA $62,590
    Bellingham, WA $62,460
    Washington $62,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,760
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $61,470

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$51,090
    Office Clerks, General$53,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$58,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$45,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Seattle, WA is $32.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Seattle, WA is 43.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $61,730 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,490.