Tellers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $39,450 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.96
10th percentile $30,440
90th percentile $46,280
Employed locally 1,030
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,440
    25th
    $35,520
    50th (median)
    $39,450
    75th
    $44,710
    90th
    $46,280

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 58% Median Tellers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tellers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,020
    Napa, CA $49,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,670
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    New Haven, CT $47,780

    Nearby metros — Tellers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,110
    Santa Fe, NM $45,620
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $45,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,450
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $45,350

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Albuquerque, NM is $18.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.3% above the national median of $39,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tellers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $30,440 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,520.