Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,440 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $43,950
90th percentile $77,290
Employed locally 80
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,950
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $57,440
    75th
    $69,200
    90th
    $77,290

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,120
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,000
    Customer Service Representatives $41,600
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Eastern Oregon is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Eastern Oregon is 3.9% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $43,950 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.