Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $50,820 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $63,780
Employed locally 50
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $43,250
    50th (median)
    $50,820
    75th
    $59,350
    90th
    $63,780

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    District of Columbia $69,210
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $64,480
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    California $61,670
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,410

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,520
    Office Clerks, General $42,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,130
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Waterloo, IA is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Waterloo, IA is 8.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,250.