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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Bismarck?

$61,900a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Bismarck, ND metro area. That is $29.76 an hour or $5,158 a month.

Hourly
$29.76
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
48 of 359
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $61,900Highest 10%: $77,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,130$22.66
25th$57,950$27.86
Median$61,900$29.76
75th$72,000$34.62
90th$77,760$37.38

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Fargo, ND$59,750
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Related jobs in Bismarck

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,270
Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,610
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,890
Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,260
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,130
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$58,870
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$58,450
Public Safety Telecommunicator$54,490
Eligibility Interviewer$51,810
Court$51,090
Salaries for every job in Bismarck, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Bismarck?

The median hourly pay in the Bismarck, ND metro area is $29.76 ($61,900 a year).

Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Bismarck than the national average?

Yes: $61,900 against $58,260 nationally, 6% more.

How does Bismarck compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $60,600, so Bismarck pays 2% more.

Where does Bismarck rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

48 of 359 metro areas with data.

How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Bismarck?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,760 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.