Teller Salary in Alabama (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Tellers in Alabama, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alabama Median
$37,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $43,030
State Rank
#42 of 51
6,770 employed here

How much does a Teller make in Alabama?

A Teller working in Alabama earns a median salary of $37,350 per year, or about $17.96 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $43,030 for this occupation.

Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $29,980 while the top 10% make $45,860 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,330 and $43,970 a year.

Teller salary range in Alabama

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,980$14.41
25th percentile (early career)$35,330$16.99
50th percentile (median)$37,350$17.96
75th percentile (experienced)$43,970$21.14
90th percentile (top earners)$45,860$22.05

How Alabama compares

Alabama ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories for Teller pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$47,670
2New Jersey$47,210
3California$46,900
4Massachusetts$46,900
5Alaska$46,770

Working as a Teller in Alabama

Nationally, about 329,000 people work as Tellers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($37,350) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Teller make in Alabama?
The median Teller salary in Alabama is $37,350 per year, or about $17.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,980 at the entry level to $45,860 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Tellers about 13% less than the national median of $43,030. Alabama ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Tellers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $37,350 a year. About 6,770 Tellers are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.