Tellers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $42,950 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $48,070
Employed locally 280
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $38,110
    50th (median)
    $42,950
    75th
    $44,660
    90th
    $48,070

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 62% Median Tellers salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Anchorage, AK $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,640
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $44,320
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $43,980

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Asheville, NC is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.81 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Asheville, NC is 9.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,110.