Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $57,530 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.66
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $66,760
Employed locally 50
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $50,010
    50th (median)
    $57,530
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $66,760

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 77% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 23% 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
    Rochester, MN $62,760
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,610
    Duluth, MN-WI $56,100
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $56,070
    St. Cloud, MN $56,010

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,950
    Office Clerks, General$46,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,750
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Mankato, MN is $27.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Mankato, MN is 4.1% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,010.