Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in New Mexico

Payroll and timekeeping clerks in New Mexico earn the most in Farmington (average $55,090 a year) and the least in Albuquerque ($54,800), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the payroll and timekeeping clerks average at $53,380 and the median at $53,230 for 820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,630.

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in New Mexico

Farmington$55,090
Albuquerque$54,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Farmington	$55,090	$57,200	$46,170	$45,021	88
Albuquerque	$54,800	$54,390	$46,200	$44,802	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in other states

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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