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Tellers

General Information

Description

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

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit93.00%
  2. Private, not for profit4.59%
  3. State and local government1.20%
  4. Federal government0.89%
  5. Self-employed0.29%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Finance

Job Outlook

Employment of tellers is projected to decline 12 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 35,100 openings for tellers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Job Outlook

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Employment of tellers is projected to decline 12 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 35,100 openings for tellers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$36,310

State-by-state Salary

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$37,850
$22,180
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 72%
  • Some college 8%
  • Bachelor's degree 8%
  • Associate's degree 5%
  • Post-secondary certificate 2%
  • Less than high school 1%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

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

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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