Teller Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$39,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $43,030
State Rank
#28 of 51
13,890 employed here

How much does a Teller make in Ohio?

Tellers in Ohio take home a median of $39,810 annually — roughly $19.14 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $43,030.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $35,360 while the top 10% make $47,930 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,590 and $46,440 a year.

Teller salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,360$17.00
25th percentile (early career)$36,590$17.59
50th percentile (median)$39,810$19.14
75th percentile (experienced)$46,440$22.33
90th percentile (top earners)$47,930$23.04

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 28th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($39,810) 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 Ohio?
The median Teller salary in Ohio is $39,810 per year, or about $19.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,360 at the entry level to $47,930 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Tellers about 7% less than the national median of $43,030. Ohio ranks 28th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Tellers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,810 a year. About 13,890 Tellers are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.