Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $56,430 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $33,560
90th percentile $77,530
Employed locally 350
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,560
    25th
    $44,710
    50th (median)
    $56,430
    75th
    $67,170
    90th
    $77,530

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 47% 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,660
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,860
    Customer Service Representatives $46,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Oxnard, CA is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Oxnard, 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,560 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,710.