Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $47,800 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $76,400
Employed locally 380
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $42,140
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $76,400

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 73% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 27% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,040
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,170
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Little Rock, AR is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Little Rock, AR 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,140.