Tellers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for tellerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$50,620
- California$47,790
- Alaska$46,970
- Massachusetts$46,850
- New Jersey$46,800
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$33,950
- Louisiana$35,200
- Arkansas$36,010
- Mississippi$36,840
- Oklahoma$37,190
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $50,620 | $47,670 | $24 | +19.5% | 9,180 |
| 2 | California | $47,790 | $46,900 | $23 | +12.8% | 25,230 |
| 3 | Alaska | $46,970 | $46,770 | $23 | +10.9% | 1,020 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $46,850 | $46,900 | $23 | +10.6% | 7,190 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $46,800 | $47,210 | $23 | +10.5% | 10,270 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $46,640 | $46,320 | $22 | +10.1% | 3,220 |
| 7 | Colorado | $46,400 | $46,060 | $22 | +9.6% | 5,370 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $45,900 | $45,300 | $22 | +8.4% | 830 |
| 9 | Maryland | $45,490 | $46,010 | $22 | +7.4% | 3,860 |
| 10 | Arizona | $45,200 | $45,250 | $22 | +6.7% | 3,770 |
| 11 | Florida | $45,060 | $45,580 | $22 | +6.4% | 14,700 |
| 12 | New York | $45,050 | $44,400 | $22 | +6.4% | 15,040 |
| 13 | Delaware | $44,670 | $45,340 | $21 | +5.5% | 1,400 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $44,410 | $45,590 | $21 | +4.9% | 700 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $44,390 | $44,830 | $21 | +4.8% | 5,260 |
| 16 | Nevada | $43,880 | $44,980 | $21 | +3.6% | 1,850 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $43,840 | $44,460 | $21 | +3.5% | 1,550 |
| 18 | Oregon | $43,770 | $44,440 | $21 | +3.4% | 2,990 |
| 19 | Virginia | $43,330 | $45,120 | $21 | +2.3% | 7,410 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $42,970 | $43,910 | $21 | +1.5% | 1,760 |
| 21 | Vermont | $42,720 | $44,030 | $21 | +0.9% | 930 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $42,660 | $44,190 | $21 | +0.7% | 5,740 |
| 23 | Maine | $42,360 | $42,890 | $20 | +0% | 2,410 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $42,200 | $42,280 | $20 | -0.4% | 4,400 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $42,130 | $39,300 | $20 | -0.5% | 1,990 |
| 26 | Idaho | $41,800 | $42,380 | $20 | -1.3% | 2,690 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $41,800 | $40,200 | $20 | -1.3% | 14,800 |
| 28 | Ohio | $41,780 | $39,810 | $20 | -1.3% | 13,890 |
| 29 | Georgia | $41,690 | $41,690 | $20 | -1.6% | 7,820 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $41,570 | $39,640 | $20 | -1.8% | 9,030 |
| 31 | Michigan | $41,530 | $39,240 | $20 | -1.9% | 13,420 |
| 32 | Illinois | $41,010 | $38,670 | $20 | -3.2% | 16,960 |
| 33 | Iowa | $40,940 | $38,450 | $20 | -3.3% | 5,470 |
| 34 | Indiana | $40,570 | $38,730 | $20 | -4.2% | 8,400 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $40,390 | $38,290 | $19 | -4.6% | 970 |
| 36 | Utah | $40,300 | $38,370 | $19 | -4.8% | 4,790 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $40,260 | $38,460 | $19 | -4.9% | 1,560 |
| 38 | Texas | $39,810 | $38,050 | $19 | -6% | 25,860 |
| 39 | Montana | $39,530 | $38,080 | $19 | -6.7% | 1,660 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $39,480 | $38,140 | $19 | -6.8% | 4,590 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $39,390 | $37,680 | $19 | -7% | 2,330 |
| 42 | Missouri | $38,840 | $36,650 | $19 | -8.3% | 10,030 |
| 43 | Alabama | $38,350 | $37,350 | $18 | -9.4% | 6,770 |
| 44 | Kansas | $38,190 | $36,840 | $18 | -9.8% | 4,720 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $38,190 | $37,210 | $18 | -9.8% | 5,350 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $37,700 | $36,750 | $18 | -11% | 7,560 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $37,190 | $35,840 | $18 | -12.2% | 7,230 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $36,840 | $36,810 | $18 | -13% | 3,750 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $36,010 | $35,710 | $17 | -15% | 4,250 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $35,200 | $35,680 | $17 | -16.9% | 4,900 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $33,950 | $34,560 | $16 | -19.8% | 2,620 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 520 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,090 | $53,320 | 1,030 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,880 | $53,430 | 3,730 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,370 | $52,150 | 2,810 |
| 4 | Napa, CA | $49,260 | $50,620 | 100 |
| 5 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $48,700 | $53,100 | 530 |
| 6 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $48,310 | $50,030 | 310 |
| 7 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $48,180 | $50,060 | 280 |
| 8 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $48,060 | $48,650 | 330 |
| 9 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $47,690 | $48,830 | 1,450 |
| 10 | Bellingham, WA | $47,630 | $49,850 | 420 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing tellerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $60,600 | $56,370 | 30 |
| 2 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $60,600 | $56,370 | 30 |
| 3 | Utilities | $52,170 | $51,070 | — |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $52,170 | $51,070 | — |
| 5 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $52,170 | $51,070 | — |
| 6 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $52,070 | $52,610 | — |
| 7 | Educational Services | $51,510 | $48,120 | 120 |
| 8 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $51,510 | $50,170 | 80 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $51,510 | $48,100 | 120 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $51,510 | $50,170 | 80 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $51,510 | $48,120 | 120 |
| 12 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $50,300 | $47,930 | 60 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tellers make in the U.S.?
The median tellers salary in the United States is $43,030 per year (mean $42,350), and about 80% earn between $34,360 and $49,680.
How much do tellers make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays tellers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for tellers at $50,620 per year (median $47,670).
What is the job outlook for tellers?
Employment is projected to change -12.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 29,800 openings per year.