Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $58,520 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $42,050
90th percentile $81,390
Employed locally 230
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,050
    25th
    $48,690
    50th (median)
    $58,520
    75th
    $72,070
    90th
    $81,390

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 39% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70,420
    Customer Service Representatives$46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Santa Maria, CA is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Santa Maria, CA is 5.8% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,050 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,690.