Tellers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $43,840 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $37,840
90th percentile $56,410
Employed locally 890
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,840
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $43,840
    75th
    $45,980
    90th
    $56,410

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 46% Median Tellers salary is 54% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Anchorage, AK $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,640
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $44,320
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $43,980

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,020
    Office Clerks, General $39,810
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,990
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,170
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Raleigh, NC is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.26 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Raleigh, NC is 11.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,840 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.