Tellers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $43,050 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $51,250
Employed locally 170
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $43,050
    75th
    $45,270
    90th
    $51,250

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 68% Median Tellers salary is 32% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $44,740
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $44,090
    Gainesville, GA $43,930
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,700
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $42,430
    Savannah, GA $40,660

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Customer Service Representatives $35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Athens, GA is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Athens, GA is 9.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.