Teller Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$38,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $43,030
State Rank
#40 of 51
25,860 employed here

How much does a Teller make in Texas?

A Teller working in Texas earns a median salary of $38,050 per year, or about $18.29 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $43,030 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $30,360 while the top 10% make $47,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,730 and $45,550 a year.

Teller salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,360$14.60
25th percentile (early career)$35,730$17.18
50th percentile (median)$38,050$18.29
75th percentile (experienced)$45,550$21.90
90th percentile (top earners)$47,770$22.97

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 40th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($38,050) 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 Texas?
The median Teller salary in Texas is $38,050 per year, or about $18.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,360 at the entry level to $47,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Tellers about 12% less than the national median of $43,030. Texas ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Tellers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,050 a year. About 25,860 Tellers are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.