Tellers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $35,350 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $29,560
90th percentile $45,060
Employed locally 290
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,560
    25th
    $33,760
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $35,970
    90th
    $45,060

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 51% Median Tellers salary is 49% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,550
    Richmond, VA $45,880
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,310
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $44,010
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $43,960

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,060
    Customer Service Representatives $40,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,470
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Columbia, MO is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.09 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Columbia, MO is 10.1% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $29,560 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,760.