Tellers Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $37,150 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $29,760
90th percentile $45,390
Employed locally 240
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,760
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $37,150
    75th
    $43,160
    90th
    $45,390

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 64% Median Tellers salary is 36% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $44,740
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $44,090
    Gainesville, GA $43,930
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,700
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $43,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $42,430

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,680
    Office Clerks, General $36,350
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,300
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Columbus, GA-AL is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.48 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 5.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $29,760 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.