Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $64,700 +17% vs national
Median hourly $31.11
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile $80,370
Employed locally 140
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $56,570
    50th (median)
    $64,700
    75th
    $73,380
    90th
    $80,370

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $64,480

    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,380
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,090

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $54,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $75,010
    Customer Service Representatives $48,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $60,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Vallejo, CA is $31.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Vallejo, CA is 17% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,570.