Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $56,430 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $40,630
90th percentile $70,610
Employed locally 40
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,630
    25th
    $50,700
    50th (median)
    $56,430
    75th
    $61,790
    90th
    $70,610

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 76% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 24% 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
    District of Columbia $69,210
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $64,480
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    California $61,670
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,410

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,710
    Customer Service Representatives$37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Iowa City, IA is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Iowa City, IA is 2.1% above 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,630 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,700.