How much does a teller make in Tennessee?
$36,750a year
Median yearly pay for tellers in Tennessee. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,720Median: $36,750Highest 10%: $46,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,720 | $14.29 | |
| 25th | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $42,430 | $20.40 | |
| 90th | $46,150 | $22.19 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $38,510 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,260 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,520 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,280 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,160 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,090 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,770 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,540 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,740 |
| Jackson, TN | $35,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tellers.
| 43. Kentucky | $37,210 |
| 44. Kansas | $36,840 |
| 45. Mississippi | $36,810 |
| 46. Tennessee | $36,750 |
| 47. Missouri | $36,650 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $35,840 |
| 49. Arkansas | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teller make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.67 ($36,750 a year).
Do tellers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $36,750 against $43,030 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for teller pay?
Tennessee ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays tellers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $38,510 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.