Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $54,520 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.21
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $76,000
Employed locally 350
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $44,710
    50th (median)
    $54,520
    75th
    $63,670
    90th
    $76,000

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 80% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 20% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,410
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $62,350
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,570

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Albuquerque, NM is $26.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.4% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,710.