Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $47,530 -14% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $37,220
90th percentile $64,990
Employed locally 140
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,220
    25th
    $41,760
    50th (median)
    $47,530
    75th
    $57,490
    90th
    $64,990

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,110
    Customer Service Representatives$37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,400
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southern Ohio is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southern Ohio is 14% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,220 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,760.