How much does a teller make in California?
$46,900a year
Median yearly pay for tellers in California. That is $22.55 an hour or $3,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.55
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,030Median: $46,900Highest 10%: $58,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| Median | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| 75th | $49,380 | $23.74 | |
| 90th | $58,660 | $28.20 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $50,090 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,370 |
| Napa, CA | $49,260 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,060 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,690 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,550 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,490 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $47,320 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,980 |
| Hanford, CA | $46,840 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,670 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $46,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,350 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,190 |
| Chico, CA | $46,050 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,880 |
| El Centro, CA | $45,550 |
| Redding, CA | $45,460 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,350 |
| Merced, CA | $44,950 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $44,830 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,750 |
| Yuba City, CA | $44,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tellers.
| 1. Washington | $47,670 |
| 2. New Jersey | $47,210 |
| 3. California | $46,900 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $46,900 |
| 5. Alaska | $46,770 |
| 6. Connecticut | $46,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teller make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.55 ($46,900 a year).
Do tellers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,900 against $43,030 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for teller pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays tellers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $50,090 a year.
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.