Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $55,410 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $40,230
90th percentile $73,820
Employed locally 120
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,230
    25th
    $46,920
    50th (median)
    $55,410
    75th
    $61,650
    90th
    $73,820

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,570
    Customer Service Representatives$45,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,030
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,230
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southeast Minnesota is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southeast Minnesota is 0.2% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,230 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.