SOC 43-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks — Maryland
Maryland · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $59,760 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $58,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $59,760 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $58,260. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,740 and $69,350. The lowest tenth earn under $31,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $82,140.
The area has 1,870 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.69 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Maryland ranks number 17th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $60,330. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 415th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | −45.5% |
| 25th | $48,740 | −16.3% |
| Median (50th) | $59,760 | +2.6% |
| 75th | $69,350 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $82,140 | +41.0% |
| Mean | $59,580 | +2.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $60,330 | 840 | |
| 2 | Salisbury | $59,200 | 50 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $58,690 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $59,760 buys what $56,914 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,914US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,760 a year, 2.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,750 to $82,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,870 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $60,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $59,760, or $28.73 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 Maryland is 2.6% 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 Maryland earns more than $82,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,750 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 Baltimore, at $60,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,870 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. 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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