Teller Salary in Arizona (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$45,250
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $43,030
State Rank
#13 of 51
3,770 employed here

How much does a Teller make in Arizona?

Tellers in Arizona take home a median of $45,250 annually — roughly $21.75 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $43,030.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $37,620 while the top 10% make $54,350 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,850 and $46,430 a year.

Teller salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,620$18.09
25th percentile (early career)$39,850$19.16
50th percentile (median)$45,250$21.75
75th percentile (experienced)$46,430$22.32
90th percentile (top earners)$54,350$26.13

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 13th 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 Arizona

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 Arizona pay ($45,250) 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 Arizona?
The median Teller salary in Arizona is $45,250 per year, or about $21.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,620 at the entry level to $54,350 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Tellers about 5% more than the national median of $43,030. Arizona ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Tellers?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,250 a year. About 3,770 Tellers are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), 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.