SOC 43-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay in Yuma, AZ is $37,810 a year, 35.1% under the national median of $58,260 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Yuma, AZ is $37,810 a year, 35.1% under the national median of $58,260 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,190 and $50,590. The lowest tenth earn under $33,280, while the highest tenth earn more than $54,420.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Flagstaff records the highest median at $53,390. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 191st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | −42.9% |
| 25th | $34,190 | −41.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,810 | −35.1% |
| 75th | $50,590 | −13.2% |
| 90th | $54,420 | −6.6% |
| Mean | $42,010 | −27.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagstaff | $53,390 | 60 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $50,350 | 2,650 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $49,090 | 330 | |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $47,210 | 40 | |
| 5 | Lake Havasu City | $45,590 | 50 | |
| 6 | Prescott Valley | $41,760 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $37,810 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,547US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,810 a year, 35.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,280 to $54,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $53,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $37,810, or $18.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,260, so pay in Yuma, AZ is 35.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Yuma, AZ earns more than $54,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Flagstaff, at $53,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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