Tellers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $47,420 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $38,750
90th percentile $59,700
Employed locally 1,340
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,750
    25th
    $45,710
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $56,210
    90th
    $59,700

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 50% Median Tellers salary is 50% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,940

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,000
    Customer Service Representatives $47,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,280
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $56,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Sacramento, CA is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.83 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Sacramento, CA is 20.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $38,750 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,710.