SOC 43-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks — Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Sheboygan, WI is $62,400 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 Sheboygan, WI is $62,400 per year, close to the national median of $58,260 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $57,150 and $72,010. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,350 and the ninetieth at $81,940.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Oshkosh records the highest median at $64,690. Of the 244 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 105th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,350 | −13.6% |
| 25th | $57,150 | −1.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,400 | +7.1% |
| 75th | $72,010 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $81,940 | +40.6% |
| Mean | $66,210 | +13.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oshkosh | $64,690 | 70 | |
| 2 | Madison | $63,500 | 360 | |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $60,510 | 690 | |
| 4 | Appleton | $60,240 | 100 | |
| 5 | Kenosha | $59,790 | 80 | |
| 6 | Wausau | $59,650 | 60 | |
| 7 | La Crosse | $59,460 | 80 | |
| 8 | Janesville | $58,500 | 70 | |
| 9 | Racine | $58,180 | 70 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $58,150 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sheboygan run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,400 goes as far as $66,312 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,312US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,400 a year, 7.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,350 to $81,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $64,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Sheboygan, WI?
The median annual wage is $62,400, or $30.00 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 Sheboygan, WI is 7.1% 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 Sheboygan, WI earns more than $81,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,350 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 Oshkosh, at $64,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Sheboygan, WI. 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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