Tellers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $35,120 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $29,590
90th percentile $46,590
Employed locally 350
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,590
    25th
    $31,020
    50th (median)
    $35,120
    75th
    $38,250
    90th
    $46,590

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 48% Median Tellers salary is 52% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,550
    Richmond, VA $45,880
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,310
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $44,010
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $43,960

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,050
    Office Clerks, General $38,530
    Customer Service Representatives $40,080
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Jefferson City, MO is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 10.7% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $29,590 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,020.