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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$56,360
Median Annual
$54,790
Total Workforce
134,100
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,760 | 990 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,980 | 2,590 |
| #3 | District of Columbia | $72,140 | 350 |
| #4 | Napa, CA | $68,590 | 120 |
| #5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $68,370 | 2,440 |
| #6 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $67,550 | 50 |
| #7 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,300 | 1,630 |
| #8 | Boulder, CO | $67,270 | 120 |
| #9 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $66,720 | 100 |
| #10 | Vallejo, CA | $65,930 | 140 |
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