What are the main factors that influence a Municipal Clerk's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Municipal Clerk's salary?

A Municipal Clerk's salary grows with experience: a General Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $38,500, a Municipal Clerk (1-3 years)earns $42,778, a General Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $47,286, a Clerical Supervisor (5+ years)earns $66,686,

What are the highest paying states for a Municipal Clerk?

Municipal Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Municipal Clerk roles are District of Columbia $45,912, California $45,738, Massachusetts $45,129. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Municipal Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Municipal Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Municipal Bond Trader: $154,650; Municipal Engineering: $95,588; Municipal Engineer: $73,403; Municipal Analyst: $65,283; Municipal Employee: $52,252.

Municipal Clerk Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Municipal Clerk make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Municipal Clerk in Rhode Island is $42,993 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Municipal Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,591
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,919 to $45,923
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,299

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Municipal Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,923	$3,827	$883	$22
Average	$42,993	$3,583	$827	$21
25th Percentile	$37,919	$3,160	$729	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Municipal Clerk Salaries

A Municipal Clerk's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Municipal Clerk Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Municipal Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,912.
California: $45,738.
Massachusetts: $45,129.

District of Columbia $45,912 California $45,738 Massachusetts $45,129 Washington $44,963 New Jersey $44,946 Alaska $44,888 Connecticut $44,316 New York $44,084

Hawaii $43,341 Rhode Island $42,993 Maryland $42,757 Minnesota $42,433 Colorado $42,309 Illinois $42,267 Oregon $42,110 Delaware $41,994

New Hampshire $41,921 Virginia $41,757 Pennsylvania $41,280 Nevada $41,040 North Dakota $40,961 Michigan $40,837 Wisconsin $40,791 Vermont $40,700

Texas $40,447 Maine $40,430 Arizona $40,405 Ohio $40,376 Georgia $39,995 Indiana $39,804 Wyoming $39,767 Utah $39,709

Iowa $39,684 Kansas $39,485 Louisiana $39,427 North Carolina $39,406 Missouri $39,398 Florida $39,236 Montana $39,149 Nebraska $39,066

Kentucky $39,020 South Carolina $38,855 Tennessee $38,751 Idaho $38,709 New Mexico $38,407 Oklahoma $38,340 Alabama $38,096 South Dakota $37,685

Arkansas $37,461 West Virginia $37,341 Mississippi $36,980

Top Paying Cities for Municipal Clerks

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $43,698
Albion: $42,972
Ashaway: $43,864

Adamsville, RI $43,698 Albion, RI $42,972 Ashaway, RI $43,864 Barrington, RI $42,972 Block Island, RI $43,636 Bradford, RI $43,835 Bristol, RI $42,931 Carolina, RI $43,478

Charlestown, RI $43,524 Chepachet, RI $42,889 Clayville, RI $42,931 Coventry, RI $42,889 West Greenwich, RI $42,860 East Greenwich, RI $42,918 Exeter, RI $43,835 Fiskeville, RI $42,972

Forestdale, RI $42,931 Foster, RI $42,860 Glendale, RI $42,860 Greene, RI $43,341 Greenville, RI $42,972 Harmony, RI $42,960 Harrisville, RI $42,889 Hope, RI $42,972

Hope Valley, RI $43,864 Hopkinton, RI $43,876 Jamestown, RI $43,437 Kenyon, RI $43,822 Little Compton, RI $43,681 Manville, RI $42,972 Mapleville, RI $42,860 Newport, RI $43,445

Middletown, RI $43,627 North Kingstown, RI $42,848 North Scituate, RI $42,960 Oakland, RI $42,902 Pascoag, RI $42,877 Pawtucket, RI $42,972 Central Falls, RI $42,972 Cumberland, RI $42,972

Lincoln, RI $42,972 Portsmouth, RI $43,271 Prudence Island, RI $42,889 Rockville, RI $43,876 Saunderstown, RI $43,462 Shannock, RI $43,810 Slatersville, RI $42,931 Slocum, RI $43,462

Tiverton, RI $43,710 Wakefield, RI $43,416 Kingston, RI $43,424 Narragansett, RI $43,433 Peace Dale, RI $43,416 Warren, RI $42,960 Warwick, RI $42,972 Westerly, RI $43,889

West Kingston, RI $43,449 West Warwick, RI $42,972 Wood River Junction, RI $43,835 Woonsocket, RI $42,931 North Smithfield, RI $42,960 Wyoming, RI $43,822 Providence, RI $42,972 Cranston, RI $42,972

North Providence, RI $42,972 East Providence, RI $42,972 Riverside, RI $42,972 Rumford, RI $42,972 Smithfield, RI $42,972 Johnston, RI $42,972

Municipal Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Municipal Clerk's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$37,919

Average $42,993/year

$45,923

$3,160

Average $3,583/month

$3,827

$729

Average $827/week

$883

$18

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,923	$3,827	$883	$22
Average	$42,993	$3,583	$827	$21
25th Percentile	$37,919	$3,160	$729	$18

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