Tellers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $43,610 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.97
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $58,610
Employed locally 330
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $43,020
    50th (median)
    $43,610
    75th
    $46,880
    90th
    $58,610

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 55% Median Tellers salary is 45% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,010
    Customer Service Representatives $46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Modesto, CA is $20.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.08 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Modesto, CA is 10.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,020.