Tellers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $44,760 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $49,740
Employed locally 140
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $44,760
    75th
    $46,040
    90th
    $49,740

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 65% Median Tellers salary is 35% 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
    Napa, CA $49,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,420
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,330

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,840
    Customer Service Representatives $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Chico, CA is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Chico, CA is 13.8% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.