Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $53,640 -3% vs national
Median hourly $25.79
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $75,450
Employed locally 30
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $41,380
    50th (median)
    $53,640
    75th
    $63,090
    90th
    $75,450

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 72% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 28% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,410
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $62,350
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,570

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $40,430
    Office Clerks, General $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Santa Fe, NM is $25.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Santa Fe, NM is 3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,380.