Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $56,290 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.06
10th percentile $43,930
90th percentile $70,200
Employed locally 140
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,930
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $56,290
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $70,200

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Customer Service Representatives $43,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,020
    Tellers $38,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southwest Minnesota is $27.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southwest Minnesota is 1.8% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $43,930 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.