Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #41 of 51 · TN
9.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,220 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $51,780
Employment 3,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,270P25 $45,300 Median $51,780P75 $61,350P90 $75,160
About 80% of payroll and timekeeping clerkss in Tennessee earn between $36,270 and $75,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean payroll and timekeeping clerks salary in Tennessee is $54,220, about 9.1% below the U.S. average ($59,630). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $55,960 | $57,010 | 1,460 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $53,420 | $54,270 | 520 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,910 | $55,890 | 500 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $52,420 | $53,330 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,870 | $52,530 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $51,170 | $54,240 | 90 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,420 | $49,140 | 100 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $49,990 | $51,430 | 110 |