Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,080 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $33,250
90th percentile $62,300
Employed locally 100
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,250
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $55,230
    90th
    $62,300

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,640
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,320
    Customer Service Representatives $37,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,140
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.25 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 16.7% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,250 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.