Tellers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $36,740 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $30,350
90th percentile $44,560
Employed locally 350
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,350
    25th
    $31,290
    50th (median)
    $36,740
    75th
    $37,640
    90th
    $44,560

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 61% Median Tellers salary is 39% 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
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,180
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,050
    California $45,920

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,300
    Office Clerks, General $31,520
    Customer Service Representatives $36,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.92 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 6.6% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $30,350 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,290.