Tellers Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $45,230 +15% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $56,510
Employed locally 4,340
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $45,230
    75th
    $47,120
    90th
    $56,510

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 37% Median Tellers salary is 63% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$51,270
    Customer Service Representatives$44,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$75,280
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,010
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.26 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 15% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.