Tellers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $42,680 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.52
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $46,400
Employed locally 770
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $39,160
    50th (median)
    $42,680
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $46,400

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 48% Median Tellers salary is 52% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,110
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $45,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,450

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Portland, ME is $20.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Portland, ME is 8.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,160.