Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $59,010 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $37,220
90th percentile $75,790
Employed locally 170
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,220
    25th
    $47,940
    50th (median)
    $59,010
    75th
    $65,310
    90th
    $75,790

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 83% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 17% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,380
    Midland, MI $61,910
    Minnesota $60,780
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $59,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,720
    Midland, TX $57,710

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,920
    Customer Service Representatives $40,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Lansing, MI is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Lansing, MI is 6.7% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,220 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,940.