How much does a Tellers make per hour in South Illinois?

Tellers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,630 -6.9% vs national

Median hourly $17.61

10th percentile $30,930

90th percentile $43,580

Employed locally 1,090

National median $39,340

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South Illinois

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$30,930

25th

$32,530

50th (median)

$36,630

75th

$37,850

90th

$43,580

Top-paying metros for Tellers

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in South Illinois

Occupation	Median salary
Office Clerks, General	$40,770
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$36,850
Customer Service Representatives	$38,430
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$44,780
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$35,780
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$56,850

Frequently asked questions

How much do Tellers make per hour in South Illinois?

The median hourly wage for Tellers in South Illinois is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.56 or more per hour.

Is South Illinois above or below average for Tellers salaries?

The median Tellers salary in South Illinois is 6.9% below 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 South Illinois?

Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,530.