California Median
$46,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $43,030
State Rank
#3 of 51
25,230 employed here
How much does a Teller make in California?
A Teller working in California earns a median salary of $46,900 per year, or about $22.55 per hour. That is 9% above the national median of $43,030 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,030 while the top 10% make $58,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,690 and $49,380 a year.
Teller salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,030 | $18.28 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,690 | $21.49 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,900 | $22.55 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,380 | $23.74 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,660 | $28.20 |
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How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories for Teller pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Teller salary in other states
Washington $47,670New Jersey $47,210Massachusetts $46,900Alaska $46,770Connecticut $46,320Colorado $46,060Maryland $46,010District of Columbia $45,590Florida $45,580Delaware $45,340Rhode Island $45,300Arizona $45,250Virginia $45,120Nevada $44,980North Carolina $44,830New Hampshire $44,460Oregon $44,440New York $44,400Minnesota $44,190Vermont $44,030Hawaii $43,910Maine $42,890Idaho $42,380South Carolina $42,280Georgia $41,690Pennsylvania $40,200Ohio $39,810Wisconsin $39,640North Dakota $39,300Michigan $39,240Indiana $38,730Illinois $38,670South Dakota $38,460Iowa $38,450Utah $38,370Wyoming $38,290Nebraska $38,140Montana $38,080Texas $38,050New Mexico $37,680Alabama $37,350Kentucky $37,210Kansas $36,840Mississippi $36,810Tennessee $36,750Missouri $36,650Oklahoma $35,840Arkansas $35,710Louisiana $35,680West Virginia $34,560
Working as a Teller in California
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 California pay ($46,900) 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 California?
The median Teller salary in California is $46,900 per year, or about $22.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,030 at the entry level to $58,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Tellers about 9% more than the national median of $43,030. California ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Tellers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,900 a year. About 25,230 Tellers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.