Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,300 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $42,490
90th percentile $71,550
Employed locally 90
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,490
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $51,300
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $71,550

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,860
    Customer Service Representatives$36,980
    Office Clerks, General$40,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Maryland is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Maryland is 7.2% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,490 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.