How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Massachusetts?
$63,670a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Massachusetts. That is $30.61 an hour or $5,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.61
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,110Median: $63,670Highest 10%: $86,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $54,890 | $26.39 | |
| Median | $63,670 | $30.61 | |
| 75th | $77,960 | $37.48 | |
| 90th | $86,360 | $41.52 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $66,930 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $63,910 |
| Worcester, MA | $60,080 |
| Providence, RI | $59,720 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $58,730 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $58,720 |
| Springfield, MA | $58,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 2. California | $65,340 |
| 3. Washington | $64,560 |
| 4. Colorado | $64,140 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $63,670 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $63,090 |
| 7. Alaska | $62,210 |
| 8. Connecticut | $62,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $30.61 ($63,670 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $63,670 against $58,260 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $66,930 a year.
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.