Tellers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $39,470 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $55,120
Employed locally 240
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $39,470
    75th
    $44,250
    90th
    $55,120

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 53% Median Tellers salary is 47% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,710
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Iowa City, IA is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Iowa City, IA is 0.3% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.