Tellers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $43,980 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $38,530
90th percentile $44,930
Employed locally 270
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,530
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $43,980
    75th
    $44,600
    90th
    $44,930

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 58% Median Tellers salary is 42% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,690
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,550
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $46,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,200

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Customer Service Representatives $46,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Salem, OR is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.30 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Salem, OR is 11.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $38,530 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.