Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $53,260 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $67,530
Employed locally 110
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $41,690
    50th (median)
    $53,260
    75th
    $60,230
    90th
    $67,530

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 69% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 31% 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
    District of Columbia $69,210
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $64,480
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    California $61,670
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,410

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,650
    Office Clerks, General $42,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Cedar Rapids, IA is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 3.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,690.