Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Missouri

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Missouri earn a median salary of $48,219 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.8% vs the national median of $55,290. An estimated 2,540 payroll and timekeeping clerks are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $42,740 to $54,790 depending on location.

$48,219 Avg median salary in Missouri
$54,790 Highest paying metro
$42,740 Lowest paying metro
2,540 Employed in Missouri

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      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries by city in Missouri

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      St. Louis, MO-IL $54,790 $46,290 $63,770 1,510
      Kansas City, MO-KS $52,630 $49,690 $64,210 —
      Southwest Missouri $50,000 $37,440 $60,220 50
      Springfield, MO $49,320 $41,840 $59,120 220
      St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,160 $43,250 $61,400 70
      Columbia, MO $48,820 $43,110 $57,930 80
      Joplin, MO-KS $48,560 $39,210 $58,940 100
      Jefferson City, MO $46,520 $42,820 $56,750 70
      Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $46,110 $41,790 $56,850 50
      North Missouri $45,470 $39,870 $52,020 100
      Southeast Missouri $44,510 $37,960 $54,790 160
      Central Missouri $42,740 $37,570 $51,080 130

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