Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $49,460 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $68,880
Employed locally 990
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $42,360
    50th (median)
    $49,460
    75th
    $59,030
    90th
    $68,880

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 33% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,250
    Office Clerks, General$38,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,760
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in San Antonio, TX is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,360.