Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,620 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.97
10th percentile $27,620
90th percentile $56,680
Employed locally 90
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,620
    25th
    $36,740
    50th (median)
    $43,620
    75th
    $51,810
    90th
    $56,680

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,280
    Customer Service Representatives $37,510
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,340
    Office Clerks, General $28,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,380
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northeast Alabama is $20.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northeast Alabama is 21.1% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,620 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,740.