Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $53,200 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $42,840
90th percentile $67,820
Employed locally 120
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,840
    25th
    $49,470
    50th (median)
    $53,200
    75th
    $60,110
    90th
    $67,820

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,350
    Customer Service Representatives $39,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,870
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northeast Iowa is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northeast Iowa is 3.8% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,840 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,470.