How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Texas?
$54,090a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Texas. That is $26.00 an hour or $4,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,040Median: $54,090Highest 10%: $75,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $45,220 | $21.74 | |
| Median | $54,090 | $26.00 | |
| 75th | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| 90th | $75,850 | $36.47 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $60,230 |
| Austin, TX | $59,630 |
| Midland, TX | $59,510 |
| Waco, TX | $56,040 |
| Odessa, TX | $56,000 |
| Houston, TX | $54,090 |
| Longview, TX | $53,470 |
| Killeen, TX | $53,290 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,830 |
| Sherman, TX | $50,540 |
| Beaumont, TX | $50,450 |
| Abilene, TX | $50,120 |
| Amarillo, TX | $49,850 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,620 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48,310 |
| College Station, TX | $47,440 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $46,590 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,540 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,360 |
| San Angelo, TX | $44,420 |
| Texarkana, TX | $44,290 |
| Brownsville, TX | $42,070 |
| Laredo, TX | $41,030 |
| McAllen, TX | $40,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 29. Vermont | $55,340 |
| 30. Montana | $55,040 |
| 31. Nebraska | $54,900 |
| 32. Texas | $54,090 |
| 33. Iowa | $54,080 |
| 34. Missouri | $54,080 |
| 35. Indiana | $53,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $26.00 ($54,090 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $54,090 against $58,260 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Texas ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $60,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.