Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $46,250 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $25,810
90th percentile $72,150
Employed locally 80
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,810
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $46,250
    75th
    $57,510
    90th
    $72,150

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 79% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 21% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,200
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $51,240
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $50,960
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $50,840
    Flint, MI $50,330
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $49,700

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$36,910
    Customer Service Representatives$36,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,990
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,770
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,060
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Ocala, FL is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Ocala, FL is 16.4% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,810 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.