Tellers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $45,020 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $50,920
Employed locally 2,400
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $43,430
    50th (median)
    $45,020
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $50,920

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 44% Median Tellers salary is 56% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Customer Service Representatives $46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in San Diego, CA is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.39 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in San Diego, CA is 14.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,430.