Tellers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $45,640 +16% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $49,660
Employed locally 2,040
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $45,640
    75th
    $46,490
    90th
    $49,660

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,690
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,550
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $46,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,200

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,230
    Customer Service Representatives $47,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,450
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,050
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,070
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $52,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Portland, OR-WA is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 16% 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 $39,500 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.