Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $48,900 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $36,520
90th percentile $60,590
Employed locally 70
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,520
    25th
    $41,650
    50th (median)
    $48,900
    75th
    $54,150
    90th
    $60,590

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,360
    Office Clerks, General$28,080
    Customer Service Representatives$34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$28,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southwest Louisiana is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southwest Louisiana is 11.6% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,520 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,650.