Tellers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $45,280 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $51,570
Employed locally 260
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $44,460
    50th (median)
    $45,280
    75th
    $46,490
    90th
    $51,570

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Santa Maria, CA is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 15.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,460.