Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $55,940 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.90
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $80,260
Employed locally 110
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $37,740
    50th (median)
    $55,940
    75th
    $72,030
    90th
    $80,260

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 99% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 1% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,310
    Customer Service Representatives $43,880
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in El Centro, CA is $26.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in El Centro, CA is 1.2% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,740.