Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $37,460 -32.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $25,460
90th percentile $60,170
Employed locally 50
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,460
    25th
    $31,080
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $46,290
    90th
    $60,170

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    Vallejo, CA $64,700
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,400
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,880

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Customer Service Representatives $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,300
    Office Clerks, General $27,030
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Dothan, AL is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Dothan, AL is 32.2% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,460 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,080.