Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in New Jersey

$26,687 $86,605
10th pct Median: $50,352 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$26,687
25th Percentile$36,253
50th (Median)$50,352
75th Percentile$69,486
90th (Top Earners)$86,605
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The New Jersey median salary of $50,352 for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $39,430 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

New Jersey's higher cost of living (COL index: 127.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in New Jersey?
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New Jersey earn a median annual salary of $50,352 per year ($24.21/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $41,960.
Is New Jersey a good state for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?
New Jersey pays above the national average for court, municipal, and license clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in New Jersey is higher average (COL index: 127.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New Jersey?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 127.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $50,352 salary in New Jersey has the purchasing power of approximately $39,430 in Missouri. Higher living costs in New Jersey reduce real purchasing power.
How does New Jersey compare to neighboring states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in New Jersey

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $398,640
2 Radiologists $371,904
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $367,464
4 Neurologists $354,720
5 Surgeons, All Other $353,424
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $326,256
7 Psychiatrists $299,758
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $292,008
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in New Jersey

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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