Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $55,250 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.56
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $79,790
Employed locally 720
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $55,250
    75th
    $64,840
    90th
    $79,790

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 77% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 23% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,700
    Customer Service Representatives $44,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,880
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Fresno, CA is $26.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Fresno, CA is 0.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.