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Tellers

Median Salary
37,640
Job Outlook
+6%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

89%

Private not for profit

6%

Federal Government

2%

State and local government

2%

Self-employed

1%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of tellers is projected to decline 15 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 27,300 openings for tellers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$26,210

10%

$37,640

Median

$45,810

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    72%

  • Some college

    8%

  • Bachelor's degree

    8%

  • Associate's degree

    5%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

  • Less than high school

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Banking and Financial Support Services

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.