Tellers pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for tellers is $18.52 an hour ($38,510 a year). About 1,450 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($43,030). It is 5% higher than the Tennessee median ($36,750).
Pay range for tellers in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.63 | $34,600 |
| 25% of workers | $17.17 | $35,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.52 | $38,510 |
| 75% of workers | $21.81 | $45,360 |
| 90% of workers | $22.87 | $47,570 |
Tellers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $38,510 | 1,450 |
| Memphis | $38,260 | 1,060 |
| Johnson City | $37,520 | 210 |
| Chattanooga | $37,280 | 560 |
| Cleveland | $37,160 | 120 |
| Knoxville | $37,090 | 1,070 |
| Morristown | $36,770 | 100 |
| Clarksville | $36,540 | 280 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $35,740 | 410 |
| Jackson | $35,600 | 180 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $30,570 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,810 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $60,590 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $48,640 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $48,080 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $55,960 |
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