Tellers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $45,330 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.79
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $50,730
Employed locally 2,400
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $45,330
    75th
    $47,040
    90th
    $50,730

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 53% Median Tellers salary is 47% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,020
    Napa, CA $49,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,420
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,330

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,650
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,150
    Customer Service Representatives $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Riverside, CA is $21.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.37 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Riverside, CA is 15.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.