Tellers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $36,130 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $43,150
Employed locally 620
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $31,630
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $39,850
    90th
    $43,150

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 60% Median Tellers salary is 40% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $37,500
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,440
    Williamsport, PA $36,910
    Hattiesburg, MS $34,550

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,760
    Customer Service Representatives $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,580
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Jackson, MS is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.42 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Jackson, MS is 8.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,630.