43-3051

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Role Overview

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees’ time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks. Excludes “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks” (43-3031).

Recommended Majors

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Related Careers

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$69,210
Washington	$62,310
California	$61,670
Minnesota	$60,780
Connecticut	$60,720
New Hampshire	$60,670
New York	$60,600
Massachusetts	$60,260
Illinois	$60,060
New Jersey	$59,920
Rhode Island	$59,500
Oregon	$59,430
Alaska	$59,360
Vermont	$59,210
Colorado	$59,130

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Median Annual Salary

$55,290

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-16.7%

Avg. annual openings

13.0k

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