SOC 43-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks — Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Northern Michigan, MI the median wage is $50,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northern Michigan, MI the median wage is $50,660. That is 13.0% lower than the national median of $58,260. Pay ranges from under $40,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,220 to $60,720.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $63,760. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 183rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | −31.0% |
| 25th | $45,220 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $50,660 | −13.0% |
| 75th | $60,720 | +4.2% |
| 90th | $66,650 | +14.4% |
| Mean | $53,160 | −8.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $63,760 | 50 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $61,510 | 150 | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $61,270 | 80 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $59,770 | 140 | |
| 5 | Detroit | $59,610 | 1,450 | |
| 6 | Saginaw | $59,480 | 80 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $56,210 | 530 | |
| 8 | Flint | $53,670 | 100 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $53,630 | 50 | |
| 10 | Traverse City | $53,550 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $50,660 goes as far as $52,661 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,661US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,660 a year, 13.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,210 to $66,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $63,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $50,660, or $24.36 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 Northern Michigan, MI is 13.0% lower. 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 Northern Michigan, MI earns more than $66,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,210 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 Midland, at $63,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Northern Michigan, MI. 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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