Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $60,560 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.12
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $78,090
Employed locally 120
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $60,560
    75th
    $72,370
    90th
    $78,090

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 35% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,960
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in San Luis Obispo, CA is $29.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 9.5% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.