SOC 43-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 2 metro areas compared
At $60,330, median pay for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Baltimore, MD tracks the national median of $58,260 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,330, median pay for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Baltimore, MD tracks the national median of $58,260 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,950 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,780 to $69,750.
Employment stands at 840, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Salisbury records the highest median at $59,200. Of the 646 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 360th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,950 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $53,780 | −7.7% |
| Median (50th) | $60,330 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $69,750 | +19.7% |
| 90th | $81,930 | +40.6% |
| Mean | $62,710 | +7.6% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salisbury | $59,200 | 50 | |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $58,690 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $60,330 buys what $57,457 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,457US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,330 a year, 3.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,950 to $81,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salisbury, at $59,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $60,330, or $29.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,260, so pay in Baltimore, MD is 3.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Baltimore, MD earns more than $81,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,950 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salisbury, at $59,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 840 jobs in this occupation in Baltimore, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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