Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $55,860 +1% vs national
Median hourly $26.86
10th percentile $42,340
90th percentile $71,120
Employed locally 180
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,340
    25th
    $48,070
    50th (median)
    $55,860
    75th
    $63,510
    90th
    $71,120

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,300
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,810
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northwest Minnesota is $26.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northwest Minnesota is 1% above 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,340 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,070.