Tellers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $38,630 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $29,740
90th percentile $48,350
Employed locally 430
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,740
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $38,630
    75th
    $46,110
    90th
    $48,350

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 50% Median Tellers salary is 50% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,040
    California $45,920
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $45,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,530

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,650
    Office Clerks, General$42,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.42 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1.8% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $29,740 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.