Tellers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $45,850 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $59,790
Employed locally 210
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $44,180
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $59,790

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 49% Median Tellers salary is 51% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,960
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 16.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,180.