Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $55,890 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.87
10th percentile $43,730
90th percentile $73,500
Employed locally 670
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,730
    25th
    $49,410
    50th (median)
    $55,890
    75th
    $62,850
    90th
    $73,500

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 75% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,710
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $59,390
    Elmira, NY $57,550
    Ithaca, NY $56,950
    Albany, OR $56,160

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,140
    Office Clerks, General$41,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Rochester, NY is $26.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Rochester, NY is 1.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $43,730 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,410.