Tellers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,240 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.42
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $44,440
Employed locally 730
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $33,150
    50th (median)
    $36,240
    75th
    $38,740
    90th
    $44,440

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Northwest Illinois is $17.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.78 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Northwest Illinois is 7.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,150.