Tellers Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $43,980 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $57,140
Employed locally 400
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $43,980
    75th
    $47,270
    90th
    $57,140

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 54% Median Tellers salary is 46% 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
    Anchorage, AK $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,640
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $44,320
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $43,840

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,500
    Customer Service Representatives$46,260
    Office Clerks, General$46,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,130
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Durham, NC is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.66 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Durham, NC is 11.8% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.