SOC 43-3071 · May 2025 · United States
Tellers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Tellers across the United States is $43,030 per year, measured over 329,480 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $47,670.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Tellers
Pay for this occupation varies by 37.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $47,670 and West Virginia pays $34,560.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $47,670 | 9,180 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $47,210 | 10,270 | |
| 3 | California | $46,900 | 25,230 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $46,900 | 7,190 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $46,770 | 1,020 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $46,320 | 3,220 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $46,060 | 5,370 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $46,010 | 3,860 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $45,590 | 700 | |
| 10 | Florida | $45,580 | 14,700 |
States with the most Tellers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 25,860 | $38,050 | |
| 2 | California | 25,230 | $46,900 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 16,960 | $38,670 | |
| 4 | New York | 15,040 | $44,400 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 14,800 | $40,200 | |
| 6 | Florida | 14,700 | $45,580 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 13,890 | $39,810 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 13,420 | $39,240 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 10,270 | $47,210 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 10,030 | $36,650 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $50,090 | 1,030 |
| 2 | Seattle | $49,880 | 3,730 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $49,370 | 2,810 |
| 4 | Napa | $49,260 | 100 |
| 5 | Olympia | $48,700 | 530 |
| 6 | Bremerton | $48,310 | 310 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $48,060 | 330 |
| 8 | Sacramento | $47,690 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Bellingham | $47,630 | 420 |
| 10 | Vallejo | $47,600 | 330 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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