Tellers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$39,340
~$19/hr · ~$3,278/mo
US Jobs
347K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Tellers face high exposure because their core tasks—processing routine financial transactions and verifying information—are digital in nature and highly susceptible to automation through AI and advanced self-service technology. While the physical handling of cash provides a slight buffer, the rapid shift toward mobile banking, AI-driven fraud detection, and interactive video kiosks is significantly reducing the need for human intervention in these roles.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OHBEST VALUE | $44,240 | Below avg (90.6) | $48,817 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $43,800 | Below avg (89.9) | $48,736 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $42,660 | Below avg (87.9) | $48,539 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $45,620 | Below avg (94.1) | $48,499 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $43,610 | Below avg (90.5) | $48,199 |
| Sebring, FL | $44,040 | Below avg (91.4) | $48,175 |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,120 | Below avg (88.1) | $47,817 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $44,100 | Below avg (92.4) | $47,739 |
| Midland, MI | $43,250 | Below avg (90.6) | $47,727 |
| Cleveland, OH | $44,280 | Below avg (92.9) | $47,660 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,830 | Below avg (94.2) | $47,578 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $43,220 | Below avg (91.6) | $47,182 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $46,750 | Average (99.3) | $47,074 |
| Bismarck, ND | $41,990 | Below avg (89.4) | $46,993 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $46,270 | Average (98.6) | $46,938 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
-13% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$19/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,278/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)