Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $56,430 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $79,660
Employed locally 120
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $46,570
    50th (median)
    $56,430
    75th
    $65,590
    90th
    $79,660

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 87% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 13% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,850
    Customer Service Representatives $44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Merced, CA is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Merced, CA is 2.1% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,570.