Teller Salary in Washington (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Washington Median
$47,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $43,030
State Rank
#1 of 51
9,180 employed here

How much does a Teller make in Washington?

A Teller working in Washington earns a median salary of $47,670 per year, or about $22.92 per hour. That is 11% above the national median of $43,030 for this occupation.

Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $40,190 while the top 10% make $60,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,430 and $57,450 a year.

Teller salary range in Washington

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,190$19.32
25th percentile (early career)$45,430$21.84
50th percentile (median)$47,670$22.92
75th percentile (experienced)$57,450$27.62
90th percentile (top earners)$60,870$29.26

How Washington compares

Washington ranks 1st 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 Washington

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 Washington pay ($47,670) 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 Washington?
The median Teller salary in Washington is $47,670 per year, or about $22.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,190 at the entry level to $60,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Tellers about 11% more than the national median of $43,030. Washington ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Tellers?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,670 a year. About 9,180 Tellers are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.