Tellers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,160 -3% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $29,260
90th percentile $45,000
Employed locally 5,510
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,260
    25th
    $36,110
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $44,050
    90th
    $45,000

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 47% Median Tellers salary is 53% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,580
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,830
    Laredo, TX $38,960
    Odessa, TX $38,050
    Sherman-Denison, TX $37,740
    El Paso, TX $37,340

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Houston, TX is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.96 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Houston, TX is 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $29,260 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,110.