Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,750 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $66,000
Employed locally 120
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $40,540
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $55,560
    90th
    $66,000

    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

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $32,850
    Office Clerks, General $28,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,100
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $33,480
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Central Louisiana is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Central Louisiana is 15.4% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,540.