Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $56,010 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $44,270
90th percentile $77,660
Employed locally 230
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,270
    25th
    $50,810
    50th (median)
    $56,010
    75th
    $63,710
    90th
    $77,660

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 79% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 21% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $63,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,400
    Yakima, WA $62,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,340
    Massachusetts $60,260

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,410
    Office Clerks, General $46,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,660
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Springfield, MA is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Springfield, MA is 1.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $44,270 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,810.