Tellers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $37,710 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $44,240
Employed locally 170
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $37,710
    75th
    $38,290
    90th
    $44,240

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 57% Median Tellers salary is 43% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,830
    Sandusky, OH $38,290
    Rocky Mount, NC $37,710
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $37,180
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,880
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $36,820

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,350
    Office Clerks, General $36,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,490
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,290
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Owensboro, KY is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.60 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Owensboro, KY is 4.1% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.