Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $62,680 +31.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.14
10th percentile $49,850
90th percentile $87,270
Employed locally 230
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,850
    25th
    $56,960
    50th (median)
    $62,680
    75th
    $79,690
    90th
    $87,270

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 71% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 29% 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 Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,390

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,170
    Customer Service Representatives $47,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $55,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Stockton, CA is $30.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Stockton, CA is 31.4% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $49,850 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,960.