Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting683
Estimated employment2,230
Employment RSE6.32
Mean wage$25.44
Mean RSE1.87
Entry wage$17.67
Experienced wage$29.33
10th percentile wage$15.83
50th percentile wage$25.13
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (43-3051)
Compile 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).
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$25.13 $20.09  $5.04
2019$24.43+2.9%$19.53 +2.9%$4.90
2018$23.68+3.2%$18.93 +3.2%$4.75
2017$22.90+3.4%$18.31 +3.4%$4.59
2016$22.31+2.7%$17.83 +2.7%$4.47
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$25.13 $23.44  $1.69
2019$24.43+2.9%$22.77 +2.9%$1.66
2018$23.68+3.2%$22.11 +3.0%$1.57
2017$22.90+3.4%$21.48 +2.9%$1.42
2016$22.31+2.7%$20.98 +2.4%$1.33
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $25.13 2,230
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $25.13 2,230
Wages in other areas

Maryland Department of Labor
Office of Workforce Information & Performance
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program
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Last updated April 2021