Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $61,880 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.75
10th percentile $48,350
90th percentile $99,410
Employed locally 50
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,350
    25th
    $53,190
    50th (median)
    $61,880
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $99,410

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $64,480
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,210
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $63,640
    Washington $62,310
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,190

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,310
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $56,650
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $75,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,760
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Bremerton, WA is $29.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Bremerton, WA is 11.9% above 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $48,350 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,190.