Tellers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $39,230 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $35,960
90th percentile $53,260
Employed locally 2,420
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,960
    25th
    $36,650
    50th (median)
    $39,230
    75th
    $46,710
    90th
    $53,260

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 49% Median Tellers salary is 51% 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
    Cleveland, OH $44,280
    Toledo, OH $44,240
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $44,100
    Akron, OH $43,390
    Ohio $42,990

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760
    Office Clerks, General $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Columbus, OH is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.84 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Columbus, OH is 0.3% 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 $35,960 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,650.