Tellers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $36,490 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $28,020
90th percentile $45,410
Employed locally 260
National median $39,340

Compare Tellers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Johnson City, TN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Tellers
in
Johnson City, TN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,020
    25th
    $30,310
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $40,930
    90th
    $45,410

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 65% Median Tellers salary is 35% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,440
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $37,220
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $36,980
    Cleveland, TN $36,570
    Knoxville, TN $36,560
    Jackson, TN $36,180

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $34,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,340
    Office Clerks, General $37,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,460
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,950
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Johnson City, TN is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Johnson City, TN is 7.2% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $28,020 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,310.