Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $42,980 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $27,160
90th percentile $58,070
Employed locally 300
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,160
    25th
    $32,870
    50th (median)
    $42,980
    75th
    $47,900
    90th
    $58,070

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 82% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 18% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,030
    Office Clerks, General $31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,560
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in McAllen, TX is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in McAllen, TX is 22.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,160 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,870.