Tellers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $37,610 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $34,120
90th percentile $46,200
Employed locally 380
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,120
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $42,470
    90th
    $46,200

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 55% Median Tellers salary is 45% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,040
    California $45,920
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $45,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,530

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,520
    Office Clerks, General $42,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,130
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Waterloo, IA is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Waterloo, IA is 4.4% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $34,120 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.