Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $51,870 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.94
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $72,210
Employed locally 100
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $51,870
    75th
    $64,390
    90th
    $72,210

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,730
    Office Clerks, General$36,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,070
    Customer Service Representatives$38,940
    Tellers$35,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northeast Nebraska is $24.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northeast Nebraska is 6.2% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.