Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,190 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $35,010
90th percentile $66,080
Employed locally 200
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,010
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $46,190
    75th
    $56,570
    90th
    $66,080

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,620
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,740
    Customer Service Representatives $41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,560
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southern Indiana is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southern Indiana is 16.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,010 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.