Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $55,760 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.81
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $74,020
Employed locally 310
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $45,420
    50th (median)
    $55,760
    75th
    $63,910
    90th
    $74,020

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 34% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $26.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.9% above 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,420.