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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Median Salary
46,110
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

84%

Private for profit

9%

Federal Government

5%

Self-employed

3%

Private not for profit

0%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of information clerks is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 156,200 openings for information clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$34,810

10%

$46,110

Median

$60,510

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    49%

  • Some college

    17%

  • Associate's degree

    13%

  • Bachelor's degree

    10%

  • First professional degree

    3%

  • Less than high school

    2%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Law and Government
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.