Tellers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $44,080 +12% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $38,300
90th percentile $52,580
Employed locally 2,850
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,300
    25th
    $38,970
    50th (median)
    $44,080
    75th
    $45,580
    90th
    $52,580

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 52% Median Tellers salary is 48% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $43,610
    Yuma, AZ $42,120
    Tucson, AZ $40,750
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $39,430
    Flagstaff, AZ $38,460
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $38,100

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Phoenix, AZ is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 12% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $38,300 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,970.