Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $57,710 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.75
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $83,820
Employed locally 130
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $44,060
    50th (median)
    $57,710
    75th
    $72,650
    90th
    $83,820

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 38% 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
    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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,220

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,510
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,090
    Customer Service Representatives $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,760
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Midland, TX is $27.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Midland, TX is 4.4% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,060.