How Much Does a City Clerk Make in Massachusetts ? (2026 Salary Guide)

City Clerk Salary in Massachusetts

As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Clerk in Massachusetts is $49,141, equivalent to $24 per hour, $945 weekly, or $4,095 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Clerk in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Clerk in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $40,121 to $58,062. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,420) and 75th percentile ($53,811), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,062 per year. This $9,391 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts City Clerk often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 93 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for City Clerk job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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City Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Clerk Salary $40,121 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Clerk Salary $44,420 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Clerk Salary $49,141 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Clerk Salary $53,811 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Clerk Salary $58,062 MA July 01, 2026
25% $44,420 10% $40,121 90% $58,062 75% $53,811 $49,141 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A clerk is a senior official of many municipal governments in the English-speaking world. In some communities, including most in the United States, the position is elected, but in many others, the clerk is appointed to their post. In almost all cases, the actual title of the clerk reflects the type of municipality he or she works for, thus, instead of simply being known as the clerk, the position is generally referred to as the town clerk, township clerk, city clerk, village clerk, borough clerk, board secretary, or county clerk. Other titles also exist, such as recorder. The office has exi...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $51,022 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $51,981 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $51,579 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $52,095 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $51,591 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $54,101 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $51,549 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $54,095 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $54,099 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $53,134 Date Updated July 01, 2026

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