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43-4031 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. Clerks of Court are classified in “Managers, All Other” (11-9199).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 6,320152$26.29/hr$20.02/hr$21.74/hr$25.38/hr$30.00/hr$34.06/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services140$17.89/hr
Public Administration6,180$25.38/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 50$22.56/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 60$24.14/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 90$26.21/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 130$23.97/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 200$24.88/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 220$26.02/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 220$23.42/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 330$24.14/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 400$24.32/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 440$25.89/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 460$25.74/hr4.7%
Southwest Minnesota 520$24.76/hr4.2%
Northeast Minnesota 600$25.89/hr3.5%
Central Minnesota 750$24.88/hr5.9%
Northwest Balance of State 770$23.39/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 860$23.42/hr5.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,990$25.53/hr3.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,440$25.38/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,320$25.38/hr3.9%




  • Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
  • Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
  • Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
  • Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
  • Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
  • Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
  • Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
  • Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
  • Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.