U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCompile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks. Excludes "Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks" (43-3031).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180,280 | 1.9 % | $17.82 | $37,070 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.42 | $14.16 | $17.47 | $21.27 | $25.00 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $23,750 | $29,450 | $36,330 | $44,230 | $52,010 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 16,430 | 1.95 | $17.65 | $36,720 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 12,790 | 0.67 | $18.58 | $38,640 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 10,980 | 0.20 | $18.85 | $39,220 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 10,060 | 0.12 | $18.43 | $38,330 |
| Employment Services | 9,310 | 0.35 | $15.76 | $32,790 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 16,430 | 1.95 | $17.65 | $36,720 |
| Office Administrative Services | 2,710 | 0.69 | $17.95 | $37,330 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 12,790 | 0.67 | $18.58 | $38,640 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 1,390 | 0.46 | $17.78 | $36,970 |
| Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 110 | 0.45 | $18.28 | $38,030 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service | 350 | 0.05 | $26.08 | $54,250 |
| Other Information Services | 260 | 0.19 | $22.88 | $47,600 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 80 | 0.05 | $22.70 | $47,210 |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | 140 | 0.11 | $22.41 | $46,610 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 40 | 0.11 | $22.29 | $46,370 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 22,940 | 1.64 | 1.16 | $20.36 | $42,340 |
| Texas | 14,440 | 1.43 | 1.01 | $16.88 | $35,110 |
| New York | 13,170 | 1.58 | 1.11 | $18.72 | $38,930 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,960 | 1.63 | 1.15 | $17.61 | $36,620 |
| Illinois | 8,790 | 1.59 | 1.12 | $18.91 | $39,330 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 810 | 2.62 | 1.85 | $19.67 | $40,910 |
| Oklahoma | 3,000 | 2.02 | 1.43 | $15.34 | $31,900 |
| Louisiana | 3,470 | 1.89 | 1.34 | $15.67 | $32,600 |
| Idaho | 1,090 | 1.84 | 1.30 | $15.53 | $32,300 |
| Kansas | 2,380 | 1.82 | 1.29 | $15.82 | $32,900 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 680 | 1.06 | 0.75 | $25.26 | $52,550 |
| California | 22,940 | 1.64 | 1.16 | $20.36 | $42,340 |
| Connecticut | 2,270 | 1.42 | 1.00 | $20.06 | $41,730 |
| Massachusetts | 4,260 | 1.37 | 0.96 | $19.76 | $41,100 |
| Alaska | 810 | 2.62 | 1.85 | $19.67 | $40,910 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 8,280 | 1.66 | 1.17 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 6,190 | 1.75 | 1.23 | $19.46 | $40,470 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 5,270 | 1.38 | 0.97 | $20.41 | $42,450 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,490 | 1.40 | 0.99 | $18.07 | $37,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,200 | 1.77 | 1.25 | $19.52 | $40,600 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,150 | 1.43 | 1.01 | $18.58 | $38,660 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,070 | 1.53 | 1.08 | $19.07 | $39,670 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,660 | 1.58 | 1.11 | $17.76 | $36,930 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,280 | 1.38 | 0.97 | $20.26 | $42,140 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,230 | 1.33 | 0.94 | $20.23 | $42,070 |