Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $45,330 -18% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $64,600
Employed locally 270
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $39,920
    50th (median)
    $45,330
    75th
    $52,930
    90th
    $64,600

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 42% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,380
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,680

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,810
    Customer Service Representatives $38,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,250
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Fayetteville, AR is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Fayetteville, AR is 18% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,920.