Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,040 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $33,250
90th percentile $72,620
Employed locally 110
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,250
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $50,040
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $72,620

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$37,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,510
    Customer Service Representatives$37,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,720
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.08 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 9.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,250 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.