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How much do state court administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for state court administrator in the United States is $82,029.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between State Court Administrator vs Court Clerk?

AspectState Court AdministratorCourt Clerk
Primary RoleOversees court operations, manages staff, and implements policiesHandles administrative tasks like case filing, scheduling, and record keeping
Required CredentialsOften requires a law degree or administrative experience in courtsHigh school diploma or associate degree, administrative skills
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices within courts, overseeing multiple departmentsClerical offices, directly interacting with the public and court staff
Employer & Industry UsageCourts at state or county level, government agenciesCourts at local, county, or state level, government agencies

The main difference is that the State Court Administrator manages overall court operations and policies, while the Court Clerk handles day-to-day administrative tasks like case management. Both roles are essential in court administration but focus on different aspects of court operations.

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Infographic showing various State Court Administrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,029 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Certified Court Interpreter - Spanish

15th Judicial Circuit Court (FL)

West Palm Beach, FL

$76K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

SUMMARY NEW SALARY: $76,725 (annual salary of $73,070.04 plus competitive area differential pay of $3,654.96). Perform skilled professional duties as a certified interpreter in judicial proceedings involving non-English speaking persons. The Interpreter is the link between the non-English party and the court

Duties include interpretation of oral statements and testimony as well as translation of written documents presented in Spanish. The Fifteenth Judicial Court Main Courthouse is located in West Palm Beach. Occasional travel to the other Circuit Courthouses is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Serve as the official interpreter and translator on a daily basis for hearings, non-jury trials, and jury trials for non-English speaking defendants, witnesses and victims. Translate forms and documents utilized in court proceedings. Perform office related duties Input data into computer from daily reports Participate in workshops for court interpreters Train/observe freelance contractual interpreters The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES High School Diploma. Consideration will be given to those who do not hold a degree but to those who are fluent in Spanish and English. Must possess (at a minimum) one of the following: A provisional approval by the Florida State Courts System - Office of the State Court Administration.

Passage of a state certification examination from another State equivalent to and in accordance with the Florida Rules for Certification and Regulation of Court Interpreter requirement Court Interpreter Certification must be obtained within one year of employment. Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate's degree Two years of court/legal or related experience A valid Florida Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Florida State Courts System - Office of the State Court Administrator Federal courts certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and whose name appears on the registry of federally certified interpreters KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge and understanding of simultaneous, consecutive, sight and tape translation techniques and procedures. Working knowledge and understanding of the court system.

Working knowledge of the Administrative Office of the Courts' operations, policies, practices and procedures. Ability to fluently speak read and write in Spanish and English. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Advertisement Revised: 7/7/2025 During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS (if applicable): Proof of education Proof of certifications Proof of provisional approval NOTICE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any of the protected classes. Americans with Disabilities (ADA): If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711."