Tellers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $42,130 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.25
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $48,420
Employed locally 1,100
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $42,130
    75th
    $45,110
    90th
    $48,420

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 50% Median Tellers salary is 50% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,040
    California $45,920
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $45,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,530

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$48,240
    Office Clerks, General$44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Des Moines, IA is $20.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.92 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Des Moines, IA is 7.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.