Tellers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $34,510 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.59
10th percentile $27,540
90th percentile $46,520
Employed locally 400
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,540
    25th
    $28,960
    50th (median)
    $34,510
    75th
    $36,990
    90th
    $46,520

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 59% Median Tellers salary is 41% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,230
    Winchester, VA-WV $37,570
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $36,530
    Morgantown, WV $36,010
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $35,360
    Wheeling, WV-OH $34,650

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$35,560
    Customer Service Representatives$37,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,160
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Charleston, WV is $16.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.92 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Charleston, WV is 12.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $27,540 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,960.