Median Salary
$43,030
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$20.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$49,680
entry level starts ~$34,360
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 329,000 employed
How much does a Teller make?
The median pay for a Teller in the United States is $43,030 per year — about $20.69 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $34,360, while the most experienced Tellers in the top 10% earn $49,680.
That is $18,360 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Teller salary range by percentile
Half of all Tellers earn between $37,040 and $46,580 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,360 | $16.52 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,040 | $17.81 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $43,030 | $20.69 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $46,580 | $22.39 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $49,680 | $23.88 |
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Highest-paying states for Teller
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Teller pay at $47,670 a year, followed by New Jersey ($47,210) and California ($46,900). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $34,560 — a gap of $13,110 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Teller salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $47,670New Jersey $47,210California $46,900Massachusetts $46,900Alaska $46,770Connecticut $46,320Colorado $46,060Maryland $46,010District of Columbia $45,590Florida $45,580Delaware $45,340Rhode 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
Workforce and education
About 329,000 people work as Tellers in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Teller make in the United States?
The median Teller salary in the United States is $43,030 per year, or about $20.69 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,360, while the top 10% of earners make $49,680 or more.
How does Teller pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Teller median of $43,030 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Tellers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Tellers, with a median salary of $47,670 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Teller?
Becoming a Teller typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Tellers work in the United States?
About 329,000 people were employed as Tellers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.