Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $43,260 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $63,790
Employed locally 70
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $43,260
    75th
    $50,050
    90th
    $63,790

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $28,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $48,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,730
    Customer Service Representatives $33,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $27,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northeast Louisiana is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northeast Louisiana is 21.8% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.