Tellers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $40,230 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.34
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $47,360
Employed locally 2,010
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $37,970
    50th (median)
    $40,230
    75th
    $45,820
    90th
    $47,360

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 53% Median Tellers salary is 47% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Milwaukee, WI is $19.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.61 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,970.