DOL Median (Tennessee)
$47,500
vs National
+8.3%
National: $43,840BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,602
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,500
+8.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,840
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Tennessee earns $47,500 in nominal terms, which is 8.3% above the national average of $43,840. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,602 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Travel Centers LLC | $47,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make in Tennessee?
The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Tennessee is $47,500 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks?
A Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Tennessee earns 8.3% more than the national median of $43,840, or $52,602 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.