Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $49,010 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $65,130
Employed locally 140
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $49,010
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $65,130

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,320
    Customer Service Representatives$39,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,020
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southeast Iowa is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southeast Iowa is 11.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.