Tellers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $39,960 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.21
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $46,860
Employed locally 1,100
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $38,580
    50th (median)
    $39,960
    75th
    $45,490
    90th
    $46,860

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $44,720
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $43,810
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,730
    Winston-Salem, NC $43,220
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $43,010
    Lewiston, ID-WA $42,660

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,340
    Office Clerks, General $45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Madison, WI is $19.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.03 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Madison, WI is 1.6% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,580.