Tellers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for tellers is $21.35 an hour ($44,400 a year). About 15,040 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($43,030). New York ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tellers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.25 | $37,950 |
| 25% of workers | $19.32 | $40,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.35 | $44,400 |
| 75% of workers | $22.93 | $47,700 |
| 90% of workers | $26.65 | $55,420 |
Tellers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $47,230 | 15,820 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $44,790 | 550 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $43,980 | 830 |
| Kingston | $43,710 | 180 |
| Rochester | $43,690 | 820 |
| Utica-Rome | $43,030 | 340 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $42,960 | 880 |
| Ithaca | $40,020 | 120 |
| Syracuse | $39,600 | 580 |
| Binghamton | $39,340 | 210 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $39,010 | 110 |
| Glens Falls | $38,950 | 150 |
| Elmira | $38,840 | 80 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $35,500 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $58,160 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $168,340 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $53,320 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $47,170 |
| Brokerage Clerks | $78,930 |
| New Accounts Clerks | $57,950 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $58,120 |
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