Tellers Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $36,050 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $28,020
90th percentile $42,790
Employed locally 540
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,020
    25th
    $30,060
    50th (median)
    $36,050
    75th
    $37,130
    90th
    $42,790

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 59% Median Tellers salary is 41% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,040
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $45,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,640
    Alaska $45,590

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $31,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,920
    Customer Service Representatives $35,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,110
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $27,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Lafayette, LA is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.92 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Lafayette, LA is 8.4% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $28,020 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,060.