Tellers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,690 or more. The middle half of tellers in Washington earn between $44,580 and $48,120.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $47KMedian
- $48K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,850 | $3,904 | $22.52 |
| Median | $46,880 | $3,907 | $22.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,580 | $3,715 | $21.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,120 | $4,010 | $23.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tellers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Tellers in Washington earn 5% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($44,410) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($42,350). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $43,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $46,850 | $46,880 | $38,130 | $56,690 | 4,060 |
| Washington, D.C. | $44,410 | $45,590 | $36,400 | $47,480 | 700 |
| United States | $42,350 | $43,030 | $34,360 | $49,680 | 329,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tellers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $46,850, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,179 a year, or $3,182 a month and $1,468 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $38,513 | $3,209 |
| Working in DC | $38,179 | $3,182 |
| Working in VA | $37,944 | $3,162 |
| Working in MD | $37,810 | $3,151 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for tellers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $46,850 buys what about $43,027 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 12.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Tellers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$39,080
- Baltimore, MD$47,030
- Winchester, VA$41,530
- Lexington Park, MD$44,240
- Gettysburg, PA$41,540
- Chambersburg, PA$42,160
Highest-paying cities for tellers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,430).
- Seattle, WA$53,430
- San Jose, CA$53,320
- Olympia, WA$53,100
- San Francisco, CA$52,150
- Napa, CA$50,620
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Tellers salary in Washington: questions
How much do tellers make an hour in Washington?
$22.53 an hour on average, and $22.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tellers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tellers take-home pay in Washington?
About $38,179 a year ($3,182 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,850.
Do tellers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,350).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3071; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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