Tellers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,290 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.97
10th percentile $28,330
90th percentile $44,320
Employed locally 550
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,330
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $35,290
    75th
    $36,860
    90th
    $44,320

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $33,970
    Customer Service Representatives $35,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,470
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,480
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in East Tennessee is $16.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.11 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in East Tennessee is 10.3% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $28,330 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.