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Tellers Salary
Tellers earn a median $43,030 a year in the U.S., with 329,480 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $43,030 a year
- Employment
- 329,480
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- -13.2%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 26,800
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $43,030 · $20.69 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $42,350 · $20.36 an hour (estimate error ±0.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $34,360 · $16.52 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $37,040 · $17.81 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $46,580 · $22.39 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $49,680 · $23.88 an hour
- Employment
- 329,480 (estimate error ±1.3%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution’s various transactions.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 339,200
- Projected for 2035
- 294,500
- Change
- -44,700 (-13.2%)
- Openings each year
- 26,800
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- Not reported
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $47,670 | 9,180 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $47,210 | 10,270 |
| 3 | California | $46,900 | 25,230 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $46,900 | 7,190 |
| 5 | Alaska | $46,770 | 1,020 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $46,320 | 3,220 |
| 7 | Colorado | $46,060 | 5,370 |
| 8 | Maryland | $46,010 | 3,860 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $45,590 | 700 |
| 10 | Florida | $45,580 | 14,700 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25,860 | $38,050 |
| California | 25,230 | $46,900 |
| Illinois | 16,960 | $38,670 |
| New York | 15,040 | $44,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 14,800 | $40,200 |
| Florida | 14,700 | $45,580 |
| Ohio | 13,890 | $39,810 |
| Michigan | 13,420 | $39,240 |
| New Jersey | 10,270 | $47,210 |
| Missouri | 10,030 | $36,650 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,090 | 1,030 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,880 | 3,730 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,370 | 2,810 |
| 4 | Napa, CA | $49,260 | 100 |
| 5 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $48,700 | 530 |
| 6 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $48,310 | 310 |
| 7 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $48,060 | 330 |
| 8 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $47,690 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Bellingham, WA | $47,630 | 420 |
| 10 | Vallejo, CA | $47,600 | 330 |
| 11 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,550 | 2,110 |
| 12 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,520 | 4,820 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 15,820 | $47,230 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 9,930 | $44,540 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 8,790 | $46,350 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 6,010 | $39,270 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 6,010 | $45,130 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 5,760 | $45,090 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 5,130 | $45,110 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 4,820 | $47,520 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 4,060 | $46,880 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 3,750 | $45,360 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 3,730 | $49,880 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 3,580 | $38,890 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)0 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Tellers pay by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do tellers make?
- The median wage for tellers in the U.S. is $43,030 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $37,040 and $46,580.
- Which state pays tellers the most?
- Washington has the highest median wage for this occupation at $47,670 a year.
- What is the job outlook for tellers?
- BLS projects employment to decline 13.2% from 2025 to 2035, with about 26,800 openings each year on average.
- What education do tellers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: high school diploma or equivalent.