SOC 43-3051 · May 2025 · United States
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks across the United States is $58,260 per year, measured over 153,140 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $74,670.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 65.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $74,670 and Mississippi pays $45,170.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $74,670 | 270 | |
| 2 | California | $65,340 | 20,590 | |
| 3 | Washington | $64,560 | 3,560 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $64,140 | 2,580 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $63,670 | 3,280 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $63,090 | 800 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $62,210 | 360 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $62,200 | 1,540 | |
| 9 | Hawaii | $62,070 | 700 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $61,390 | 5,580 |
States with the most Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 20,590 | $65,340 | |
| 2 | Texas | 13,220 | $54,090 | |
| 3 | Florida | 10,910 | $51,910 | |
| 4 | New York | 8,400 | $61,040 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 6,720 | $59,990 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 5,820 | $57,270 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 5,580 | $61,390 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 5,170 | $55,690 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 4,290 | $60,750 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 4,050 | $56,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $80,510 | 2,260 |
| 2 | San Jose | $77,950 | 1,000 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $68,870 | 300 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $68,380 | 120 |
| 5 | Kahului | $67,740 | 110 |
| 6 | Fort Collins | $67,710 | 100 |
| 7 | Boston | $66,930 | 2,500 |
| 8 | Bremerton | $66,800 | 60 |
| 9 | Mount Vernon | $66,650 | 50 |
| 10 | Seattle | $66,630 | 1,980 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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