The average salary for a teller in California is around $37,430 per year.
Avg Salary
Tellers earn an average yearly salary of $37,430.
Wages typically start from $29,950 and go up to $47,530.
49% below national average Updated in 2021
Teller earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level teller earnings begin at:
$22.85 per hour
$47,530 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level teller earnings begin at:
$22.22 per hour
$46,210 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level teller earnings begin at:
$17.99 per hour
$37,430 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level teller earnings begin at:
$17.63 per hour
$36,670 per year
10th percentile
Starting level teller earnings begin at:
$14.40 per hour
$29,950 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Teller salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $37,850 |
| Delaware | $37,660 |
| Massachusetts | $37,550 |
| Connecticut | $37,470 |
| California | $37,430 |
| Washington | $37,430 |
| Rhode Island | $37,370 |
| Alaska | $37,220 |
| New Jersey | $37,140 |
| Oregon | $37,110 |
| Colorado | $37,100 |
| New York | $37,070 |
| Hawaii | $37,050 |
| Maryland | $37,040 |
| Virginia | $37,030 |
| Vermont | $37,010 |
| Florida | $36,950 |
| Arizona | $36,900 |
| Nevada | $36,880 |
| Minnesota | $36,590 |
| New Hampshire | $36,590 |
| North Dakota | $36,390 |
| Idaho | $36,360 |
| Illinois | $36,250 |
| Wisconsin | $36,250 |
| Michigan | $36,140 |
| North Carolina | $36,000 |
| South Carolina | $35,570 |
| Montana | $35,380 |
| Georgia | $34,700 |
| Maine | $34,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,120 |
| Indiana | $30,700 |
| Ohio | $30,220 |
| Texas | $30,200 |
| New Mexico | $30,130 |
| Tennessee | $29,840 |
| Utah | $29,820 |
| Kansas | $29,810 |
| Nebraska | $29,800 |
| Iowa | $29,730 |
| Wyoming | $29,730 |
| South Dakota | $29,630 |
| Alabama | $29,610 |
| Louisiana | $29,400 |
| Kentucky | $29,360 |
| Oklahoma | $29,310 |
| Missouri | $29,270 |
| Mississippi | $29,210 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $29,160 |
| Arkansas | $29,090 |
| West Virginia | $29,030 |
| Guam | $24,340 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,180 |
How do teller salaries compare to similar careers?
Tellers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than switchboard operators but more than concierges.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Switchboard operator salary | $38K |
| Esthetician salary | $38K |
| Customer service representative salary | $39K |
| Office clerk salary | $39K |
| Shipping and receiving clerk salary | $38K |
| Teller salary | $37K |
| Hairdresser salary | $30K |
| Courier salary | $37K |
| Security guard salary | $36K |
| Concierge salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)