Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $24,590 -55.5% vs national
Median hourly $11.82
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $36,040
Employed locally 30
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $24,590
    75th
    $29,080
    90th
    $36,040

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $20,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $21,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $31,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $20,230
    Customer Service Representatives $22,270
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $25,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Puerto Rico is $11.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Puerto Rico is 55.5% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.