Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $56,010 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $44,150
90th percentile $67,710
Employed locally 140
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,150
    25th
    $51,040
    50th (median)
    $56,010
    75th
    $61,650
    90th
    $67,710

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 74% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 26% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,380
    Rochester, MN $62,760
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,610
    Mankato, MN $57,530
    Duluth, MN-WI $56,100
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $56,070

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,710
    Customer Service Representatives $45,460
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,520
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in St. Cloud, MN is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in St. Cloud, MN 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $44,150 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,040.