Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $58,480 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.12
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $83,120
Employed locally 60
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $58,480
    75th
    $72,670
    90th
    $83,120

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 78% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 22% 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 Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,270
    Customer Service Representatives $46,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,530
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Yuba City, CA is $28.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Yuba City, 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.