Tellers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $38,690 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $46,570
Employed locally 1,640
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,330
    50th (median)
    $38,690
    75th
    $45,040
    90th
    $46,570

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 56% Median Tellers salary is 44% 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
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,180
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,050
    California $45,920

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110
    Customer Service Representatives $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,560
    Office Clerks, General $32,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Birmingham, AL is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.83 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Birmingham, AL is 1.7% below 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,330.