Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,730 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $82,090
Employed locally 100
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $41,570
    50th (median)
    $48,730
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $82,090

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,190
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,460
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,770
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $43,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in East-Central Montana is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.64 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in East-Central Montana is 11.9% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,570.