Tellers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $44,280 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $36,980
90th percentile $48,350
Employed locally 2,420
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,980
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $44,280
    75th
    $46,210
    90th
    $48,350

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,830
    Toledo, OH $44,240
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $44,100
    Akron, OH $43,390
    Ohio $42,990
    Springfield, OH $39,920

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,140
    Customer Service Representatives $43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Cleveland, OH is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Cleveland, OH is 12.6% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,980 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.