Tellers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $46,310 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $39,280
90th percentile $58,040
Employed locally 430
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,280
    25th
    $44,150
    50th (median)
    $46,310
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $58,040

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 57% Median Tellers salary is 43% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,670
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,180
    Washington $46,890
    Longview-Kelso, WA $46,750
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,200

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Bellingham, WA is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.15 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Bellingham, WA is 17.7% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $39,280 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,150.