Tellers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $44,510 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $37,620
90th percentile $51,260
Employed locally 720
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,620
    25th
    $38,430
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $51,260

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 54% Median Tellers salary is 46% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,700
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $40,190
    Spartanburg, SC $39,690
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $39,430
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $39,240

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,690
    Office Clerks, General $39,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,680
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,800
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Charleston, SC is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.76 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Charleston, SC is 13.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,620 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,430.