City Clerk

Code: 43-4031.00

Also known as: City Clerk, Court Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, Law Clerk, License Clerk, Licensing Specialist, Motor Vehicle License Clerk, Municipal Clerk, Recorder, Town Clerk

Description: The City Clerk is one of the oldest formal jobs in the United States, dating back as far New Amsterdam. Depending on the city, the City Clerk generally has two roles: to attest to legislature under the town's City Council and to attest to all deeds and leases.

City Clerk

Typical wages


10% $27,240
25% $33,420
Median $40,930
75% $50,750
90% $62,970
10% $13.1
25% $16.07
Median $19.68
75% $24.4
90% $30.28

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
163,700
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
171,600
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 15,600