Tellers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $50,020 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $61,950
Employed locally 1,170
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $57,150
    90th
    $61,950

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 32% Median Tellers salary is 68% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tellers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Vallejo, CA $47,590

    Nearby metros — Tellers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,940

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in San Jose, CA is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in San Jose, CA is 27.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.