Tellers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $36,820 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $32,920
90th percentile $44,430
Employed locally 490
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,920
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $44,190
    90th
    $44,430

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 52% Median Tellers salary is 48% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,830
    Sandusky, OH $38,290
    Owensboro, KY $37,710
    Rocky Mount, NC $37,710
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $37,180
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,880

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,100
    Office Clerks, General $39,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,480
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Lexington, KY is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.64 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Lexington, KY is 6.4% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $32,920 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.