Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,840 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $64,650
Employed locally 120
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $57,490
    90th
    $64,650

    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 Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,460
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Eastern Ohio is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Eastern Ohio is 13.5% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.