Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $48,530 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $32,780
90th percentile $68,100
Employed locally 170
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,780
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $58,010
    90th
    $68,100

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,780
    Customer Service Representatives$38,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,510
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Central Pennsylvania is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Central Pennsylvania is 12.2% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,780 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.