Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $53,110 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.53
10th percentile $37,660
90th percentile $78,490
Employed locally 530
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,660
    25th
    $43,850
    50th (median)
    $53,110
    75th
    $65,480
    90th
    $78,490

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 78% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,180
    Napa, CA $67,250
    Vallejo, CA $64,700
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,380
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,090

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $25.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,660 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,850.