Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $44,340 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.32
10th percentile $31,360
90th percentile $59,310
Employed locally 460
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,360
    25th
    $37,210
    50th (median)
    $44,340
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $59,310

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 75% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 25% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,630
    Office Clerks, General $32,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,070
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $33,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in El Paso, TX is $21.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in El Paso, TX is 19.8% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,360 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,210.