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How much does a teller make in New Orleans?

$37,020a year

Median yearly pay for tellers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $17.80 an hour or $3,085 a month.

Hourly
$17.80
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
309 of 391
Jobs in the area
980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,140Median: $37,020Highest 10%: $46,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,140$14.49
25th$31,210$15.00
Median$37,020$17.80
75th$39,390$18.94
90th$46,600$22.40

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for tellers.

Slidell, LA$36,980
Baton Rouge, LA$36,300
Shreveport, LA$36,120
Houma, LA$35,580
Lafayette, LA$35,400
Hammond, LA$35,390
Lake Charles, LA$35,360
Alexandria, LA$35,340
Monroe, LA$34,810
Teller salary in Louisiana Teller salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Clerk$62,370
Production$61,620
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,030
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,270
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,590
Procurement Clerk$52,480
Eligibility Interviewer$52,150
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a teller make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $17.80 ($37,020 a year).

Do tellers make more in New Orleans than the national average?

No: $37,020 against $43,030 nationally, 14% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $35,680, so New Orleans pays 4% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for teller pay?

309 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does a teller make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,600 or more.

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.