Tellers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $44,130 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.22
10th percentile $36,540
90th percentile $47,260
Employed locally 550
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,540
    25th
    $40,310
    50th (median)
    $44,130
    75th
    $46,150
    90th
    $47,260

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 65% Median Tellers salary is 35% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,020
    Napa, CA $49,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,420
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,330

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,290
    Customer Service Representatives$43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Bakersfield, CA is $21.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.75 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 12.2% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,540 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,310.