Tellers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Tellers in Iowa earn a median salary of $38,150 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3% vs the national median of $39,340. An estimated 5,920 tellers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $36,080 to $42,130 depending on location.
$38,150
Avg median salary in Iowa
$42,130
Highest paying metro
$36,080
Lowest paying metro
5,920
Employed in Iowa
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inTellers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $42,130 | $37,050 | $45,110 | 1,100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,470 | $36,600 | $44,250 | 240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $38,630 | $35,790 | $46,110 | 430 |
| Ames, IA | $38,490 | $36,980 | $44,090 | 180 |
| Dubuque, IA | $38,340 | $37,230 | $42,490 | 220 |
| Northwest Iowa | $38,250 | $36,520 | $43,820 | 650 |
| Northeast Iowa | $37,770 | $36,080 | $38,460 | 540 |
| Waterloo, IA | $37,610 | $36,470 | $42,470 | 380 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $37,070 | $34,900 | $39,180 | 710 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $36,990 | $36,140 | $43,010 | 260 |
| Southwest Iowa | $36,970 | $36,020 | $43,700 | 430 |
| Southeast Iowa | $36,080 | $35,770 | $37,290 | 780 |