Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $47,840 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $43,330
90th percentile $64,550
Employed locally 40
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,330
    25th
    $46,340
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $58,990
    90th
    $64,550

    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 Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,760
    Customer Service Representatives$40,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,560
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northeast Minnesota is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northeast Minnesota is 13.5% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $43,330 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,340.