Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $42,940 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $28,050
90th percentile $60,170
Employed locally 70
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,050
    25th
    $33,970
    50th (median)
    $42,940
    75th
    $51,970
    90th
    $60,170

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,180
    District of Columbia $69,210
    Napa, CA $67,250
    Boulder, CO $65,520
    Vallejo, CA $64,700

    Nearby metros — Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $57,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,710
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,300
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $52,520
    Waco, TX $51,580
    Killeen-Temple, TX $50,600

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,770
    Office Clerks, General $35,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,240
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Abilene, TX is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.93 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Abilene, TX is 22.3% below the national median of $55,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Abilene?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,050 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,970.