Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $48,590 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $29,860
90th percentile $64,310
Employed locally 110
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,860
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $55,910
    90th
    $64,310

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 81% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 19% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,460
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,460
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,160
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,290
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in College Station, TX is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in College Station, TX is 12.1% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,860 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.