Tellers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $43,030 · Median hourly: $20.69 · Employment: 329,480
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,360 | $16.52 |
| 25th | $37,040 | $17.81 |
| Median | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| 75th | $46,580 | $22.39 |
| 90th | $49,680 | $23.88 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-3071
- Total U.S. employment: 329,480
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $34,360, median pay is $43,030, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $49,680.
Across the United States, 329,480 tellers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Tellers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,350 | $17.96 | -13.2% | 6,770 |
| Alaska | $46,770 | $22.49 | +8.7% | 1,020 |
| Arizona | $45,250 | $21.75 | +5.2% | 3,770 |
| Arkansas | $35,710 | $17.17 | -17.0% | 4,250 |
| California | $46,900 | $22.55 | +9.0% | 25,230 |
| Colorado | $46,060 | $22.14 | +7.0% | 5,370 |
| Connecticut | $46,320 | $22.27 | +7.6% | 3,220 |
| Delaware | $45,340 | $21.80 | +5.4% | 1,400 |
| District of Columbia | $45,590 | $21.92 | +5.9% | 700 |
| Florida | $45,580 | $21.91 | +5.9% | 14,700 |
| Georgia | $41,690 | $20.04 | -3.1% | 7,820 |
| Hawaii | $43,910 | $21.11 | +2.0% | 1,760 |
| Idaho | $42,380 | $20.38 | -1.5% | 2,690 |
| Illinois | $38,670 | $18.59 | -10.1% | 16,960 |
| Indiana | $38,730 | $18.62 | -10.0% | 8,400 |
| Iowa | $38,450 | $18.49 | -10.6% | 5,470 |
| Kansas | $36,840 | $17.71 | -14.4% | 4,720 |
| Kentucky | $37,210 | $17.89 | -13.5% | 5,350 |
| Louisiana | $35,680 | $17.15 | -17.1% | 4,900 |
| Maine | $42,890 | $20.62 | -0.3% | 2,410 |
| Maryland | $46,010 | $22.12 | +6.9% | 3,860 |
| Massachusetts | $46,900 | $22.55 | +9.0% | 7,190 |
| Michigan | $39,240 | $18.87 | -8.8% | 13,420 |
| Minnesota | $44,190 | $21.25 | +2.7% | 5,740 |
| Mississippi | $36,810 | $17.70 | -14.5% | 3,750 |
| Missouri | $36,650 | $17.62 | -14.8% | 10,030 |
| Montana | $38,080 | $18.31 | -11.5% | 1,660 |
| Nebraska | $38,140 | $18.34 | -11.4% | 4,590 |
| Nevada | $44,980 | $21.63 | +4.5% | 1,850 |
| New Hampshire | $44,460 | $21.38 | +3.3% | 1,550 |
| New Jersey | $47,210 | $22.70 | +9.7% | 10,270 |
| New Mexico | $37,680 | $18.11 | -12.4% | 2,330 |
| New York | $44,400 | $21.35 | +3.2% | 15,040 |
| North Carolina | $44,830 | $21.55 | +4.2% | 5,260 |
| North Dakota | $39,300 | $18.90 | -8.7% | 1,990 |
| Ohio | $39,810 | $19.14 | -7.5% | 13,890 |
| Oklahoma | $35,840 | $17.23 | -16.7% | 7,230 |
| Oregon | $44,440 | $21.36 | +3.3% | 2,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,200 | $19.33 | -6.6% | 14,800 |
| Rhode Island | $45,300 | $21.78 | +5.3% | 830 |
| South Carolina | $42,280 | $20.33 | -1.7% | 4,400 |
| South Dakota | $38,460 | $18.49 | -10.6% | 1,560 |
| Tennessee | $36,750 | $17.67 | -14.6% | 7,560 |
| Texas | $38,050 | $18.29 | -11.6% | 25,860 |
| Utah | $38,370 | $18.45 | -10.8% | 4,790 |
| Vermont | $44,030 | $21.17 | +2.3% | 930 |
| Virginia | $45,120 | $21.69 | +4.9% | 7,410 |
| Washington | $47,670 | $22.92 | +10.8% | 9,180 |
| West Virginia | $34,560 | $16.62 | -19.7% | 2,620 |
| Wisconsin | $39,640 | $19.06 | -7.9% | 9,030 |
| Wyoming | $38,290 | $18.41 | -11.0% | 970 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for tellers?
The median annual wage for tellers is $43,030 ($20.69 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays tellers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many tellers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 329,480 tellers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do tellers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.69. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.