How much does a teller make in Seattle?
$49,880a year
Median yearly pay for tellers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $23.98 an hour or $4,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.98
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,990Median: $49,880Highest 10%: $62,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $47,170 | $22.68 | |
| Median | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 75th | $59,150 | $28.44 | |
| 90th | $62,880 | $30.23 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tellers.
| Olympia, WA | $48,700 |
| Bremerton, WA | $48,310 |
| Bellingham, WA | $47,630 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $47,230 |
| Longview, WA | $47,220 |
| Spokane, WA | $46,390 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $46,160 |
| Portland, OR | $46,110 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $45,780 |
| Kennewick, WA | $45,770 |
| Yakima, WA | $45,450 |
| Lewiston, ID | $39,910 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teller make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $23.98 ($49,880 a year).
Do tellers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $49,880 against $43,030 nationally, 16% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $47,670, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for teller pay?
2 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teller make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,880 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.