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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
Northwest Minnesota 79049$26.61/hr$20.67/hr$22.68/hr$25.61/hr$29.46/hr$35.44/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration5,990$26.95/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 40$24.21/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 60$25.20/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 100$26.89/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 120$25.20/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 200$23.94/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 220$26.25/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 230$27.09/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 270$26.09/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 330$26.25/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 340$27.87/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 420$25.23/hr3.5%
Southeast Minnesota 450$27.87/hr4.7%
Southwest Minnesota 500$26.82/hr4.2%
Northwest Balance of State 700$25.72/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 780$26.69/hr5.9%
Northwest Minnesota 790$25.61/hr5.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,000$27.87/hr3.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,450$27.87/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,030$26.90/hr3.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 30,160$24.27/hr-10.1%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,700$29.56/hr-15.1%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 4,030$26.06/hr-1.7%
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 3,300$25.71/hr-4.1%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,500$29.81/hr-22.0%
Correspondence Clerks N/A$25.95/hrN/A
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 6,640$32.83/hr3.5%
Office Clerks, General 55,710$22.87/hr-3.9%
Billing and Posting Clerks 6,830$25.63/hr0.5%
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 100$24.30/hrN/A


  • 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.