How to become tellerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$43,030
25th–75th pct. $37,040–$46,580
Top pay (est.)
$64,600
Top 10% $49,680
Pay in 5 years
$46,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$51,000est.
$43,900–$59,200
Outlook score
20/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
66%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−13.2%
27K openings / yr
How to become tellers
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Tellers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicProcessing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionNear VisionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as tellers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.