Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $49,680 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $24,970
90th percentile $74,350
Employed locally 70
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,970
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $49,680
    75th
    $63,640
    90th
    $74,350

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 70% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 30% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,210
    Customer Service Representatives$38,130
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,220
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Odessa, TX is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Odessa, TX is 10.1% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $24,970 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.