Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Puerto Rico
Payroll and timekeeping clerks in Puerto Rico earned a median of $34,200 a year ($16.44 an hour) and a mean of $35,760 in May 2025. The median is 41.3% below the U.S. median of $58,260, ranking lowest of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $34,200
- Median hourly
- $16.44
- Mean annual
- $35,760
- Jobs on record
- 1,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Puerto Rico compare on pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
Puerto Rico ranks 54th of 54 states and territories. District of Columbia is highest at $74,670, $40,470 more than the Puerto Rico median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guam | 52 | $38,550 | -34% | 60 |
| Virgin Islands | 53 | $38,100 | -35% | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | 54 | $34,200 | -41% | 1,040 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Which areas in Puerto Rico pay payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is highest at $34,870, 2.0% above the Puerto Rico median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $34,870 | 830 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $33,170 | 60 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $30,840 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area | $29,930 | 30 |
| Ponce, PR | $29,640 | 60 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Puerto Rico is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many payroll and timekeeping clerks work in Puerto Rico?
BLS counts 1,040 jobs in Puerto Rico, 0.68% of the 153,140 in the U.S. That is the 36th largest count among the 54 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in Puerto Rico, a location quotient of 1.13: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.13 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
Related jobs in Puerto Rico
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