Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks does

These clerks maintain records and handle administrative tasks for courts, municipal offices, and licensing agencies, such as processing applications and managing case files. They're essential to keeping government offices organized and running smoothly.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr