SOC 43-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks — Bismarck
Bismarck, ND · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Bismarck, ND is $61,900 per year, close to the national median of $58,260 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Bismarck, ND is $61,900 per year, close to the national median of $58,260 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,950 to $72,000.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Fargo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 143rd of 296 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | −19.1% |
| 25th | $57,950 | −0.5% |
| Median (50th) | $61,900 | +6.2% |
| 75th | $72,000 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $77,760 | +33.5% |
| Mean | $64,260 | +10.3% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $59,750 | 130 | |
| 2 | Grand Forks | $59,010 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bismarck run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $61,900 goes as far as $69,551 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,551US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,900 a year, 6.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,130 to $77,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $59,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Bismarck, ND?
The median annual wage is $61,900, or $29.76 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 Bismarck, ND is 6.2% 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 Bismarck, ND earns more than $77,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,130 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 Fargo, at $59,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Bismarck, ND. 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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