Tellers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $38,340 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $46,900
Employed locally 220
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $42,490
    90th
    $46,900

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 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
    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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,480
    Office Clerks, General $42,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,970
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Dubuque, IA is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Dubuque, IA is 2.5% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.