Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $64,480 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $91,300
Employed locally 100
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $53,250
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $80,080
    90th
    $91,300

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 69% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 31% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,210
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $63,640
    Washington $62,310
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,190
    Yakima, WA $62,190

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,610
    Office Clerks, General $45,940
    Customer Service Representatives $47,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Olympia, WA is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Olympia, WA is 16.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,250.