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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $62,590 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $52,190
90th percentile $71,940
Employed locally 60
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,190
    25th
    $54,890
    50th (median)
    $62,590
    75th
    $68,810
    90th
    $71,940

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 92% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 8% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,550
    Bellingham, WA $62,460
    Washington $62,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,760
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $61,470

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Yakima, WA is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Yakima, WA is 31.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $52,190 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,890.