Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $29.32 an hour ($60,980 a year). About 2,890 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). Oregon ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.40 | $42,430 |
| 25% of workers | $24.85 | $51,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.32 | $60,980 |
| 75% of workers | $34.99 | $72,770 |
| 90% of workers | $39.46 | $82,080 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $64,170 | 1,850 |
| Salem | $61,590 | 290 |
| Corvallis | $60,400 | 30 |
| Bend | $59,930 | 160 |
| Grants Pass | $58,270 | 40 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $57,230 | 220 |
| Albany | $56,480 | 70 |
| Medford | $53,530 | 150 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $54,060 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $51,860 |
| Tellers | $44,440 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $50,880 |
| Procurement Clerks | $52,700 |
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