Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Wisconsin
Payroll and timekeeping clerks in Wisconsin earned a median of $59,310 a year ($28.52 an hour) and a mean of $59,710 in May 2025. The median is 1.8% above the U.S. median of $58,260, ranking 19th of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $59,310
- Median hourly
- $28.52
- Mean annual
- $59,710
- Jobs on record
- 2,590
Grey needle: U.S. median, $58,260 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Wisconsin compare on pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
Wisconsin ranks 19th of 54 states and territories. District of Columbia is highest at $74,670, $15,360 more than the Wisconsin median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 17 | $59,760 | +3% | 1,870 |
| Rhode Island | 18 | $59,370 | +2% | 410 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $59,310 | +2% | 2,590 |
| Virginia | 20 | $58,250 | -0% | 3,400 |
| Nevada | 21 | $58,220 | -0% | 1,390 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Wisconsin pay go further after prices?
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the U.S. average, so the $59,310 median buys about what $63,032 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $58,260 U.S. median. On this measure Wisconsin ranks 3rd of 51, up from 19th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Wisconsin pay payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI is highest at $64,690, 9.1% above the Wisconsin median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $64,690 | 70 |
| Madison, WI | $63,500 | 360 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,400 | 50 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,510 | 690 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,240 | 100 |
| Kenosha, WI | $59,790 | 80 |
| Wausau, WI | $59,650 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $59,460 | 80 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $58,500 | 70 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $58,180 | 70 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,150 | 80 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $57,950 | 170 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,510 | 150 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $55,690 | 170 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $54,400 | 50 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $53,940 | 150 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $50,100 | 40 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Wisconsin is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many payroll and timekeeping clerks work in Wisconsin?
BLS counts 2,590 jobs in Wisconsin, 1.7% of the 153,140 in the U.S. That is the 21st largest count among the 54 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin, a location quotient of 0.90: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.90 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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