Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $51,300 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $36,800
90th percentile $73,070
Employed locally 100
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,800
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $51,300
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $73,070

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,860
    Customer Service Representatives$38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,370
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southern Michigan is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southern Michigan is 7.2% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,800 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.