Tellers

Also Called: Bank Teller, Financial Services Representative (FSR), Member Services Representative, Teller

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,720

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Tellers do

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

  • Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts and calculate daily transactions, using computers, calculators, or adding machines.
  • Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips.
  • Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Accounting Services • OCT-Only Finance & Business • OCT-Only Transportation • Office Administration • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Electronic Mail
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Multi function printers
  • Check endorsing machines
  • Alarm systems
  • Mainframe console or dumb terminals
  • Money counting machines

Technology

Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Microsoft Exchange
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Accounting software
Sage 50 Accounting
Southern Data Systems TellerPro

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Business
customer service
accounting and economics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 73% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 9% Some college, no degree
  • 8% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Tellers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

  • Adirondack Community College

    Queensbury, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Math
  • Attention
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Tellers across the country typically make.

$14.29 / hour
$29,720 /year

Entry Level

$18.10 / hour
$37,640 /year

Median Level

$22.57 / hour
$46,950 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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