Tellers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $35,420 -10% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $41,850
Employed locally 200
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $35,420
    75th
    $36,750
    90th
    $41,850

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 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
    Napa, CA $49,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,850
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,810
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $43,750
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,730

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,280
    Customer Service Representatives $35,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Altoona, PA is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.20 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Altoona, PA is 10% below 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.