Rhode Island Median
$45,300
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $43,030
State Rank
#12 of 51
830 employed here
How much does a Teller make in Rhode Island?
Tellers in Rhode Island take home a median of $45,300 annually — roughly $21.78 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $43,030.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $40,220 while the top 10% make $54,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,730 and $46,370 a year.
Teller salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,220 | $19.34 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,730 | $21.02 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,300 | $21.78 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $46,370 | $22.29 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $54,980 | $26.43 |
|
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories for Teller pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Teller salary in other states
Washington $47,670New Jersey $47,210California $46,900Massachusetts $46,900Alaska $46,770Connecticut $46,320Colorado $46,060Maryland $46,010District of Columbia $45,590Florida $45,580Delaware $45,340Arizona $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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island pay ($45,300) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Teller salary in Rhode Island is $45,300 per year, or about $21.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,220 at the entry level to $54,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Tellers about 5% more than the national median of $43,030. Rhode Island ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Tellers?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,300 a year. About 830 Tellers are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.