Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,060 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $66,620
Employed locally 400
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $50,720
    90th
    $66,620

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,850
    Customer Service Representatives$38,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,780
    Tellers$36,630
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in South Illinois is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in South Illinois is 3.4% below 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.