Tellers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $37,150 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $47,760
Employed locally 1,670
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $37,150
    75th
    $44,090
    90th
    $47,760

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 46% Median Tellers salary is 54% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,810
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,730
    Midland, MI $43,250
    Minnesota $41,740
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $40,230

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,020
    Customer Service Representatives $43,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,930
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,680
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,010
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Grand Rapids, MI is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 5.6% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.