Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks to increase by 3.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 187,000 to 193,300 jobs. Its estimate of 17,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($48,700), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
187,000
Projected employment (2034)
193,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
17,100
Pay & Preparation
$48,700
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.25/5) • Writing (3.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Monitoring (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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