Salary of a Recorder of Deeds in Missouri
A recorder of deeds is an elected official in Missouri who maintains public records of ownership within a city or county. In some counties in Missouri, the county clerk also assumes responsibility as the recorder of deeds. In May 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated the wages for a recorder of deeds in Missouri based on the broad occupational title of court, municipal and license clerks.
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Pay Schedule
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The Missouri General Assembly administers salary for the recorder of deeds in each county when the occupation is separated from the clerk of circuit court. The record of deeds earns statutory compensation based on the assessed valuation of the total amount of properties recorded. The salary is distributed the year after the deeds are recorded. The assessed valuation salary ranges from $29,000 to $45,000 per year. A portion of the salary -- $2,000 per year -- is authorized if a recorder of deeds completes 20 hours of accredited training each year.
Work Environment
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In Missouri, the recorder of deeds work hours vary based on the city or county's population. For cities or counties with a population over 300,000, recorders of deeds must operate their office open between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of public holidays for the state. There are no requirements for a recorder of deeds office in cities and counties with populations under 300,000. Recorders of deeds in cities and counties where the population is under 300,000 often work part-time hours.
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Average Salary
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In Missouri, the recorder of deeds serves a term of four years. This term is established for first and second class counties, and in third class counties where the circuit court clerk and recorder of deeds are separate. The average salary was $28,010 per year for this occupation.
Percentiles
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The salary for these professionals varies based on the size of the county they serve and the number of deeds recorded each year. The 50th percentile earned $25,610 per year. The lowest 25 percent earned $22,850 per year and highest 25 percent earned $31,160 per year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,960 per year and the highest 10 percent earned more than $38,990 per year.
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: State and Local Government, Except Education and Health
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks OES, May 2010
- Missouri General Assembly; Missouri Revised Statues; Chapter 59, County Recorder of Deeds, Section 59.044; August 2010
- Missouri General Assembly; Missouri Revised Statues; Chapter 59, County Recorder of Deeds, Section 59.020; August 2010
- Missouri General Assembly;; Missouri Revised Statues; Chapter 59, County Recorder of Deeds, Section 59.160; August 2010
