Tellers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for tellers is $20.69 an hour ($43,030 a year). About 329,480 people work in this job there.
Pay range for tellers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.52 | $34,360 |
| 25% of workers | $17.81 | $37,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.69 | $43,030 |
| 75% of workers | $22.39 | $46,580 |
| 90% of workers | $23.88 | $49,680 |
Best-paying states for tellers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $47,670 | 9,180 |
| New Jersey | $47,210 | 10,270 |
| Massachusetts | $46,900 | 7,190 |
| California | $46,900 | 25,230 |
| Alaska | $46,770 | 1,020 |
| Connecticut | $46,320 | 3,220 |
| Colorado | $46,060 | 5,370 |
| Maryland | $46,010 | 3,860 |
| District of Columbia | $45,590 | 700 |
| Florida | $45,580 | 14,700 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $37,350
- Alaska · $46,770
- Arizona · $45,250
- Arkansas · $35,710
- California · $46,900
- Colorado · $46,060
- Connecticut · $46,320
- Delaware · $45,340
- District of Columbia · $45,590
- Florida · $45,580
- Georgia · $41,690
- Hawaii · $43,910
- Idaho · $42,380
- Illinois · $38,670
- Indiana · $38,730
- Iowa · $38,450
- Kansas · $36,840
- Kentucky · $37,210
- Louisiana · $35,680
- Maine · $42,890
- Maryland · $46,010
- Massachusetts · $46,900
- Michigan · $39,240
- Minnesota · $44,190
- Mississippi · $36,810
- Missouri · $36,650
- Montana · $38,080
- Nebraska · $38,140
- Nevada · $44,980
- New Hampshire · $44,460
- New Jersey · $47,210
- New Mexico · $37,680
- New York · $44,400
- North Carolina · $44,830
- North Dakota · $39,300
- Ohio · $39,810
- Oklahoma · $35,840
- Oregon · $44,440
- Pennsylvania · $40,200
- Rhode Island · $45,300
- South Carolina · $42,280
- South Dakota · $38,460
- Tennessee · $36,750
- Texas · $38,050
- Utah · $38,370
- Vermont · $44,030
- Virginia · $45,120
- Washington · $47,670
- West Virginia · $34,560
- Wisconsin · $39,640
- Wyoming · $38,290
Education, experience and outlook for tellers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -13.2% over ten years, declining · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,670 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $48,500 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $47,030 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $58,260 |
| Procurement Clerks | $50,580 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $53,830 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | $37,580 |
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