Tellers Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $34,550 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.61
10th percentile $28,360
90th percentile $43,780
Employed locally 290
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,360
    25th
    $29,900
    50th (median)
    $34,550
    75th
    $35,640
    90th
    $43,780

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 57% Median Tellers salary is 43% 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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,120
    Customer Service Representatives$38,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,970
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,310
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Joplin, MO-KS is $16.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 12.2% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $28,360 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,900.