Tellers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for tellers is $17.89 an hour ($37,210 a year). About 5,350 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($43,030). Kentucky ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tellers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.31 | $29,770 |
| 25% of workers | $16.96 | $35,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.89 | $37,210 |
| 75% of workers | $20.83 | $43,320 |
| 90% of workers | $22.11 | $46,000 |
Tellers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $42,930 | 500 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $38,370 | 1,390 |
| Owensboro | $38,020 | 150 |
| Elizabethtown | $37,070 | 200 |
| Paducah | $36,670 | 160 |
| Bowling Green | $36,190 | 210 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $28,590 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $46,550 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $59,110 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $45,590 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $47,910 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $48,330 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $52,890 |
| Procurement Clerks | $50,610 |
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