Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,910 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $69,950
Employed locally 170
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $44,860
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $58,820
    90th
    $69,950

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,120
    Customer Service Representatives $44,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,810
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,980
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Western Wisconsin is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Western Wisconsin is 2.5% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,860.