Tellers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $47,850 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $41,100
90th percentile $59,880
Employed locally 2,880
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,100
    25th
    $46,730
    50th (median)
    $47,850
    75th
    $55,590
    90th
    $59,880

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 36% Median Tellers salary is 64% 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
    New Haven, CT $47,780
    Vallejo, CA $47,590

    Nearby metros — Tellers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,020
    Napa, CA $49,180
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,420
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,940

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in San Francisco, CA is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in San Francisco, CA is 21.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $41,100 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,730.