Tellers Salary by State
The national median pay for tellers is $43,030 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,560 in West Virginia to $47,670 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,360
- 25th percentile
- $37,040
- Median
- $43,030
- 75th percentile
- $46,580
- Top 10%
- $49,680
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 329,480 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $47,670 | +11% | $40,190 | $60,870 | 9,180 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $47,210 | +10% | $37,390 | $56,670 | 10,270 |
| 3 | California | $46,900 | +9% | $38,030 | $58,660 | 25,230 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $46,900 | +9% | $38,380 | $55,730 | 7,190 |
| 5 | Alaska | $46,770 | +9% | $42,440 | $49,680 | 1,020 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $46,320 | +8% | $38,100 | $53,140 | 3,220 |
| 7 | Colorado | $46,060 | +7% | $37,730 | $56,060 | 5,370 |
| 8 | Maryland | $46,010 | +7% | $36,060 | $55,900 | 3,860 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $45,590 | +6% | $36,400 | $47,480 | 700 |
| 10 | Florida | $45,580 | +6% | $36,010 | $57,130 | 14,700 |
| 11 | Delaware | $45,340 | +5% | $37,620 | $49,600 | 1,400 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $45,300 | +5% | $40,220 | $54,980 | 830 |
| 13 | Arizona | $45,250 | +5% | $37,620 | $54,350 | 3,770 |
| 14 | Virginia | $45,120 | +5% | $34,640 | $50,050 | 7,410 |
| 15 | Nevada | $44,980 | +5% | $37,610 | $47,770 | 1,850 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $44,830 | +4% | $37,550 | $50,450 | 5,260 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $44,460 | +3% | $37,900 | $49,630 | 1,550 |
| 18 | Oregon | $44,440 | +3% | $37,990 | $47,780 | 2,990 |
| 19 | New York | $44,400 | +3% | $37,950 | $55,420 | 15,040 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $44,190 | +3% | $35,410 | $47,510 | 5,740 |
| 21 | Vermont | $44,030 | +2% | $37,950 | $46,470 | 930 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $43,910 | +2% | $36,210 | $49,340 | 1,760 |
| 23 | Maine | $42,890 | 0% | $37,320 | $46,910 | 2,410 |
| 24 | Idaho | $42,380 | −2% | $36,940 | $45,610 | 2,690 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $42,280 | −2% | $35,300 | $48,590 | 4,400 |
| 26 | Georgia | $41,690 | −3% | $31,620 | $49,090 | 7,820 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $40,200 | −7% | $34,750 | $49,160 | 14,800 |
| 28 | Ohio | $39,810 | −7% | $35,360 | $47,930 | 13,890 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $39,640 | −8% | $36,600 | $47,260 | 9,030 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $39,300 | −9% | $37,100 | $47,780 | 1,990 |
| 31 | Michigan | $39,240 | −9% | $35,330 | $47,480 | 13,420 |
| 32 | Indiana | $38,730 | −10% | $34,680 | $47,380 | 8,400 |
| 33 | Illinois | $38,670 | −10% | $34,670 | $47,750 | 16,960 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $38,460 | −11% | $35,820 | $46,020 | 1,560 |
| 35 | Iowa | $38,450 | −11% | $34,920 | $48,690 | 5,470 |
| 36 | Utah | $38,370 | −11% | $36,240 | $46,950 | 4,790 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $38,290 | −11% | $32,670 | $48,120 | 970 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $38,140 | −11% | $33,490 | $46,320 | 4,590 |
| 39 | Montana | $38,080 | −12% | $35,830 | $45,040 | 1,660 |
| 40 | Texas | $38,050 | −12% | $30,360 | $47,770 | 25,860 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $37,680 | −12% | $30,970 | $47,450 | 2,330 |
| 42 | Alabama | $37,350 | −13% | $29,980 | $45,860 | 6,770 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $37,210 | −14% | $29,770 | $46,000 | 5,350 |
| 44 | Kansas | $36,840 | −14% | $29,550 | $46,440 | 4,720 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $36,810 | −14% | $29,300 | $45,120 | 3,750 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $36,750 | −15% | $29,720 | $46,150 | 7,560 |
| 47 | Missouri | $36,650 | −15% | $30,370 | $48,130 | 10,030 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $35,840 | −17% | $29,380 | $46,210 | 7,230 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $35,710 | −17% | $29,020 | $44,950 | 4,250 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $35,680 | −17% | $28,180 | $45,080 | 4,900 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $34,560 | −20% | $28,680 | $39,350 | 2,620 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Tellers salary questions
Which state pays tellers the most?
Washington, with a median of $47,670 a year (+11% vs. the national median of $43,030). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays tellers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $34,560 a year (−20% vs. national).
Where do most tellers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 25,860, with a median of $38,050.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.