Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $62,400 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $82,730
Employed locally 240
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $50,980
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $75,120
    90th
    $82,730

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $49,860
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,370
    Customer Service Representatives $48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $45,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Santa Rosa, CA is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 12.9% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,980.