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How much does a teller make in Washington?

$46,880a year

Median yearly pay for tellers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.54 an hour or $3,907 a month.

Hourly
$22.54
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
25 of 391
Jobs in the area
4,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,130Median: $46,880Highest 10%: $56,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,130$18.33
25th$44,580$21.43
Median$46,880$22.54
75th$48,120$23.13
90th$56,690$27.25

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for tellers.

No other city in the state with data.
Teller salary in District of Columbia Teller salary in all states

Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$90,320
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$77,220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,400
Financial Clerk$73,030
Desktop Publisher$72,590
Brokerage Clerk$66,860
Eligibility Interviewer$66,130
Postal Service Clerk$64,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,440
Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a teller make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.54 ($46,880 a year).

Do tellers make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $46,880 against $43,030 nationally, 9% more.

How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?

The median in District of Columbia is $45,590, so Washington pays 3% more.

Where does Washington rank for teller pay?

25 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does a teller make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,690 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.