Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $25.59 an hour ($53,230 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). New Mexico ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.90 | $37,230 |
| 25% of workers | $21.12 | $43,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.59 | $53,230 |
| 75% of workers | $30.29 | $63,010 |
| 90% of workers | $33.65 | $69,990 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $57,200 | 60 |
| Albuquerque | $54,390 | 300 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for payroll and timekeeping clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.9% over ten years, declining · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,080 |
| Tellers | $37,680 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,120 |
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