How much does a Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Salisbury, MD?

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $50,310 -9% vs national

Median hourly $24.19

10th percentile $33,990

90th percentile $66,290

Employed locally 40

National median $55,290

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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Salisbury, MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$33,990

25th

$42,710

50th (median)

$50,310

75th

$55,880

90th

$66,290

Salisbury economic context

Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 28% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$60,980
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$58,240
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$57,720
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$54,210

Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

Occupation	Median salary
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$43,110
Customer Service Representatives	$38,990
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$61,190
Office Clerks, General	$41,440
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$48,900
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$35,540

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Salisbury, MD is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.20 or more per hour.

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

The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Salisbury, MD is 9% 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 Salisbury?

Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,710.