How Much Does a Bank Teller Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$43,030
Bank tellers in the U.S. earn a median of $43,030 a year, or $20.69 an hour. Half of bank tellers earn more than $43,030 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $49,680.
Pay percentiles for bank tellers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16.52 | $34,360 |
| 25th | $17.81 | $37,040 |
| 50th (median) | $20.69 | $43,030 |
| 75th | $22.39 | $46,580 |
| 90th | $23.88 | $49,680 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Tellers (SOC 43-3071). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for bank tellers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $47,670 | $22.92 | +11% |
| New Jersey | $47,210 | $22.70 | +10% |
| California | $46,900 | $22.55 | +9% |
| Massachusetts | $46,900 | $22.55 | +9% |
| Alaska | $46,770 | $22.49 | +9% |
| Connecticut | $46,320 | $22.27 | +8% |
| Colorado | $46,060 | $22.14 | +7% |
| Maryland | $46,010 | $22.12 | +7% |
| District of Columbia | $45,590 | $21.92 | +6% |
| Florida | $45,580 | $21.91 | +6% |
| United States | $43,030 | $20.69 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many bank tellers are there?
BLS counts about 329,480 bank tellers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Tellers”. The most jobs are in Texas (25,860), California (25,230) and Illinois (16,960).
The mean (average) annual wage is $42,350, lower than the median of $43,030.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,586
- Biweekly
- $1,655
- Weekly
- $828
- Daily (8 hours)
- $166
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do bank tellers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for bank tellers is $20.69. The middle 50% earn between $17.81 and $22.39 an hour.
Which state pays bank tellers the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for bank tellers at $47,670, +11% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for bank tellers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of bank tellers earn less than $34,360 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.