Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $51,540 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $37,360
90th percentile $76,700
Employed locally 350
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,360
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $51,540
    75th
    $61,720
    90th
    $76,700

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,180
    District of Columbia $69,210
    Napa, CA $67,250
    Boulder, CO $65,520
    Vallejo, CA $64,700

    Nearby metros — Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $55,400
    Cleveland, OH $55,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,790
    Toledo, OH $52,710
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $51,990
    Ohio $51,460

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,260
    Office Clerks, General $43,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,590
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Akron, OH is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Akron, OH is 6.8% below the national median of $55,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Akron?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,360 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.