Tellers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $44,710 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $50,460
Employed locally 160
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $44,710
    75th
    $47,500
    90th
    $50,460

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 69% Median Tellers salary is 31% 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
    Napa, CA $49,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,420
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,330

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,850
    Customer Service Representatives $44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Merced, CA is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Merced, CA is 13.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.