Tellers Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

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

Median annual salary $37,480 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $46,730
Employed locally 2,640
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $44,970
    90th
    $46,730

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 46% Median Tellers salary is 54% 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 Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,730
    Office Clerks, General $43,900
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,320
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Kansas City?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Kansas City, MO-KS is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.79 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas City above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 4.7% 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.