Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,130 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $54,290
Employed locally 50
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $41,130
    75th
    $48,740
    90th
    $54,290

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,510
    Customer Service Representatives$36,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53,860
    Office Clerks, General$26,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$37,870
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$34,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southeast Alabama is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southeast Alabama is 25.6% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.