Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $51,580 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.80
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $71,130
Employed locally 110
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $41,640
    50th (median)
    $51,580
    75th
    $64,460
    90th
    $71,130

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 81% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 19% 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
    Midland, TX $57,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,710
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,300
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $52,520
    Killeen-Temple, TX $50,600
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,220

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,530
    Office Clerks, General $36,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,620
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,120
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Waco, TX is $24.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Waco, TX is 6.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,640.