Tellers pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for tellers is $23.98 an hour ($49,880 a year). About 3,730 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($43,030). It is 5% higher than the Washington median ($47,670).
Pay range for tellers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.63 | $44,990 |
| 25% of workers | $22.68 | $47,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.98 | $49,880 |
| 75% of workers | $28.44 | $59,150 |
| 90% of workers | $30.23 | $62,880 |
Tellers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page) | $49,880 | 3,730 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $48,700 | 530 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $48,310 | 310 |
| Bellingham | $47,630 | 420 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $47,230 | 150 |
| Longview-Kelso | $47,220 | 170 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $46,390 | 1,030 |
| Walla Walla | $46,160 | 140 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $45,780 | 170 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $45,770 | 490 |
| Yakima | $45,450 | 250 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $60,460 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $58,920 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $66,630 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $48,460 |
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