Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $50,420 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $74,350
Employed locally 90
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $42,680
    50th (median)
    $50,420
    75th
    $61,940
    90th
    $74,350

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southwest Maine is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southwest Maine is 8.8% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,680.