Tellers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $38,950 -1% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $29,350
90th percentile $49,210
Employed locally 310
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,350
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $38,950
    75th
    $45,050
    90th
    $49,210

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 53% Median Tellers salary is 47% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    Anchorage, AK $45,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,640
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $44,320
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $43,980

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tellers make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Wilmington, NC is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.43 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Wilmington, NC is 1% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $29,350 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.