Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $44,510 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $67,090
Employed locally 160
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $54,790
    90th
    $67,090

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,050
    Customer Service Representatives $37,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $50,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southeast Missouri is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southeast Missouri is 19.5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.