Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,430 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $55,710
Employed locally 50
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $45,430
    75th
    $52,600
    90th
    $55,710

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,030
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $37,210
    Customer Service Representatives $37,040
    Office Clerks, General $27,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,490
    Tellers $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southwest Alabama is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southwest Alabama is 17.8% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.