Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $54,000 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.96
10th percentile $40,120
90th percentile $80,610
Employed locally 160
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,120
    25th
    $47,610
    50th (median)
    $54,000
    75th
    $65,750
    90th
    $80,610

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 33% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,720
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $56,870
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $55,180
    Vineland, NJ $49,180

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,970
    Customer Service Representatives $43,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,440
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,140
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Atlantic City, NJ is $25.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 2.3% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,120 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,610.