Tellers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $44,740 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $48,300
Employed locally 4,170
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $44,740
    75th
    $46,420
    90th
    $48,300

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 52% Median Tellers salary is 48% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $44,090
    Gainesville, GA $43,930
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,700
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $43,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $42,430
    Savannah, GA $40,660

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Atlanta, GA is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.21 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Atlanta, GA is 13.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.