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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in La Crosse?

$59,460a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.

Hourly
$28.59
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
92 of 359
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,740Median: $59,460Highest 10%: $71,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,740$21.99
25th$51,260$24.64
Median$59,460$28.59
75th$63,940$30.74
90th$71,910$34.57

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Oshkosh, WI$64,690
Madison, WI$63,500
Minneapolis, MN$63,060
Sheboygan, WI$62,400
Milwaukee, WI$60,510
Appleton, WI$60,240
Kenosha, WI$59,790
Wausau, WI$59,650
Janesville, WI$58,500
Racine, WI$58,180
Eau Claire, WI$58,150
Duluth, MN$57,760
Green Bay, WI$57,510
Fond du Lac, WI$54,400
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk salary in Wisconsin Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in La Crosse

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,420
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,940
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,840
Production$51,540
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$49,770
Eligibility Interviewer$49,330
Bookkeeping$48,970
Dispatcher$48,710
New Accounts Clerk$48,040
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,480
Salaries for every job in La Crosse, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).

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

Yes: $59,460 against $58,260 nationally, 2% more.

How does La Crosse compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $59,310, so La Crosse pays 0% more.

Where does La Crosse rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

92 of 359 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,910 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.