The average salary for a teller in the United States is around $43,030 per year.
Avg Salary
Tellers earn an average yearly salary of $43,030.
Wages typically start from $34,360 and go up to $49,680.
40% below national average Updated in 2025
Teller earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level teller earnings begin at:
$23.88 per hour
$49,680 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level teller earnings begin at:
$22.39 per hour
$46,580 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level teller earnings begin at:
$20.69 per hour
$43,030 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level teller earnings begin at:
$17.81 per hour
$37,040 per year
10th percentile
Starting level teller earnings begin at:
$16.52 per hour
$34,360 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Teller salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $47,670 |
| New Jersey | $47,210 |
| California | $46,900 |
| Massachusetts | $46,900 |
| Alaska | $46,770 |
| Connecticut | $46,320 |
| Colorado | $46,060 |
| Maryland | $46,010 |
| District of Columbia | $45,590 |
| Florida | $45,580 |
| Delaware | $45,340 |
| Rhode Island | $45,300 |
| Arizona | $45,250 |
| Virginia | $45,120 |
| Nevada | $44,980 |
| North Carolina | $44,830 |
| New Hampshire | $44,460 |
| Oregon | $44,440 |
| New York | $44,400 |
| Minnesota | $44,190 |
| Vermont | $44,030 |
| Hawaii | $43,910 |
| Maine | $42,890 |
| Idaho | $42,380 |
| South Carolina | $42,280 |
| Georgia | $41,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,200 |
| Ohio | $39,810 |
| Wisconsin | $39,640 |
| North Dakota | $39,300 |
| Michigan | $39,240 |
| Indiana | $38,730 |
| Illinois | $38,670 |
| South Dakota | $38,460 |
| Iowa | $38,450 |
| Utah | $38,370 |
| Wyoming | $38,290 |
| Nebraska | $38,140 |
| Montana | $38,080 |
| Texas | $38,050 |
| New Mexico | $37,680 |
| Alabama | $37,350 |
| Kentucky | $37,210 |
| Kansas | $36,840 |
| Mississippi | $36,810 |
| Tennessee | $36,750 |
| Missouri | $36,650 |
| Oklahoma | $35,840 |
| Arkansas | $35,710 |
| Louisiana | $35,680 |
| West Virginia | $34,560 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $25,280 |
| Guam | $24,360 |
| Puerto Rico | $19,880 |
How do teller salaries compare to similar careers?
Tellers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than tailors but more than florists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tailor salary | $42K |
| Hairdresser salary | $36K |
| Tour guide salary | $38K |
| Concierge salary | $39K |
| Security guard salary | $38K |
| Teller salary | $43K |
| Switchboard operator salary | $39K |
| Courier salary | $39K |
| Food server salary | $35K |
| Florist salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)