Tellers Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $37,940 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $47,950
Employed locally 330
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $37,940
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $47,950

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 57% Median Tellers salary is 43% 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
    Charlottesville, VA $45,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,640
    Jacksonville, FL $45,160
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $44,710

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,960
    Customer Service Representatives$40,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,610
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Rockford, IL is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Rockford, IL is 3.6% below 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.