Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $57,680 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $74,200
Employed locally 80
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $57,680
    75th
    $66,350
    90th
    $74,200

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 84% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 16% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,840
    Customer Service Representatives$43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Chico, CA is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Chico, CA is 4.3% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.