Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $37,990 -31.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $23,530
90th percentile $59,630
Employed locally 120
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,530
    25th
    $29,550
    50th (median)
    $37,990
    75th
    $48,180
    90th
    $59,630

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 39% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $33,860
    Office Clerks, General $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,200
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $31,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Laredo, TX is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Laredo, TX is 31.3% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,530 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,550.