Tellers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $42,430 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $44,090
Employed locally 940
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $42,430
    75th
    $43,790
    90th
    $44,090

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 60% Median Tellers salary is 40% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,200
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $42,760
    Kingston, NY $42,170
    Ithaca, NY $41,350
    Albany, OR $39,740

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,770
    Office Clerks, General $44,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Buffalo, NY is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.80 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Buffalo, NY is 7.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.