How much does a teller make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.69 an hour or $3,586 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.69
- Average (mean)
- $42,350
- Jobs
- 329,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| Median | $43,030 | $20.69 | |
| 75th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 90th | $49,680 | $23.88 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $47,670 |
| New Jersey | $47,210 |
| California | $46,900 |
| Massachusetts | $46,900 |
| Alaska | $46,770 |
| Connecticut | $46,320 |
| Colorado | $46,060 |
| Maryland | $46,010 |
| District of Columbia | $45,590 |
| Florida | $45,580 |
| Delaware | $45,340 |
| Rhode Island | $45,300 |
| Arizona | $45,250 |
| Virginia | $45,120 |
| Nevada | $44,980 |
| North Carolina | $44,830 |
| New Hampshire | $44,460 |
| Oregon | $44,440 |
| New York | $44,400 |
| Minnesota | $44,190 |
| Vermont | $44,030 |
| Hawaii | $43,910 |
| Maine | $42,890 |
| Idaho | $42,380 |
| South Carolina | $42,280 |
| Georgia | $41,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,200 |
| Ohio | $39,810 |
| Wisconsin | $39,640 |
| North Dakota | $39,300 |
| Michigan | $39,240 |
| Indiana | $38,730 |
| Illinois | $38,670 |
| South Dakota | $38,460 |
| Iowa | $38,450 |
| Utah | $38,370 |
| Wyoming | $38,290 |
| Nebraska | $38,140 |
| Montana | $38,080 |
| Texas | $38,050 |
| New Mexico | $37,680 |
| Alabama | $37,350 |
| Kentucky | $37,210 |
| Kansas | $36,840 |
| Mississippi | $36,810 |
| Tennessee | $36,750 |
| Missouri | $36,650 |
| Oklahoma | $35,840 |
| Arkansas | $35,710 |
| Louisiana | $35,680 |
| West Virginia | $34,560 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $50,090 |
| Seattle, WA | $49,880 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,370 |
| Napa, CA | $49,260 |
| Olympia, WA | $48,700 |
| Bremerton, WA | $48,310 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,060 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,690 |
| Bellingham, WA | $47,630 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,550 |
| Boston, MA | $47,520 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,490 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $47,320 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $47,230 |
In other countries
Teller belongs to the international group "Bank tellers and related clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Bill and Account Collector$47,030
- Billing and Posting Clerk$48,500
- Bookkeeping$50,670
- Gambling Cage Worker$37,580
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$58,260
- Procurement Clerk$50,580
- Financial Clerk$53,830
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teller make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.69 ($43,030 a year).
How much does a teller make a month?
About $3,586 a month before tax, based on a median of $43,030 a year.
How much does a teller make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,360 or less a year ($16.52 an hour); the top 10% make $49,680 or more.
Which state pays tellers the most?
Washington, with a median of $47,670 a year, followed by New Jersey ($47,210) and California ($46,900).
Which city pays tellers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $50,090 a year.
How many tellers are there in the United States?
About 329,480 people work as tellers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.