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Tellers Salary in Iowa
Tellers in Iowa earn a median $38,450 a year, 11% below the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $38,450 a year
- U.S. median
- $43,030 a year
- Employment
- 5,470
- Location quotient
- 1.65
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $38,450 · $18.49 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $40,940 · $19.68 an hour (estimate error ±1.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $34,920 · $16.79 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $36,640 · $17.61 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $45,610 · $21.93 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $48,690 · $23.41 an hour
- Employment
- 5,470 (estimate error ±4.7%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.51
- Location quotient
- 1.65 (1.00 = national share)
Tellers pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $45,450 | 1,120 |
| Ames, IA | $43,060 | 180 |
| Iowa City, IA | $40,680 | 230 |
| Dubuque, IA | $39,440 | 210 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $39,090 | 1,650 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $38,880 | 320 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,800 | 400 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $38,540 | 420 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,250 | 610 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $37,180 | 750 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $37,090 | 470 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $36,950 | 260 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,540 | 830 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do tellers make in Iowa?
- The median wage for tellers in Iowa is $38,450 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 5,470 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do tellers earn the most?
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $45,450 a year.