Tellers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $44,610 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $55,520
Employed locally 230
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $42,430
    50th (median)
    $44,610
    75th
    $47,680
    90th
    $55,520

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 47% Median Tellers salary is 53% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Salinas, CA is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.66 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Salinas, CA is 13.4% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,430.