Tellers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $39,600 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $37,190
90th percentile $46,920
Employed locally 960
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,190
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $39,600
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $46,920

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,200
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $42,760
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $42,430
    Kingston, NY $42,170
    Ithaca, NY $41,350

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,140
    Office Clerks, General $41,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Rochester, NY is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.43 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Rochester, NY is 0.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,190 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.