Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $40,570 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $25,900
90th percentile $63,550
Employed locally 50
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,900
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $40,570
    75th
    $49,800
    90th
    $63,550

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 69% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 31% 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
    Williamsport, PA $54,270
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,940
    Jackson, MS $45,810
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $45,200

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,350
    Office Clerks, General $32,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Hattiesburg, MS is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 26.6% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,900 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.