Tellers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $46,040 +17% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $63,170
Employed locally 370
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $44,880
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $53,320
    90th
    $63,170

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 49% Median Tellers salary is 51% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,670
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,180
    Washington $46,890
    Longview-Kelso, WA $46,750
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,550
    Bellingham, WA $46,310

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,610
    Office Clerks, General $45,940
    Customer Service Representatives $47,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Olympia, WA is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.70 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Olympia, WA is 17% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,880.