Tellers Salary in Cleveland, TN

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

Median annual salary $36,570 -7% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $28,210
90th percentile $44,440
Employed locally 130
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,210
    25th
    $29,670
    50th (median)
    $36,570
    75th
    $38,040
    90th
    $44,440

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 58% Median Tellers salary is 42% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,440
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $37,220
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $36,980
    Knoxville, TN $36,560
    Johnson City, TN $36,490
    Jackson, TN $36,180

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,610
    Office Clerks, General $34,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Cleveland, TN is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Cleveland, TN is 7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $28,210 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,670.