Bank Tellers


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Bank Tellers

Bank Tellers - At a Glance

Bank tellers help customers with their banking activities.

Quick Facts:  Bank Tellers
WagesEarn $37,172 per year
EmploymentVery large occupation
10 Year GrowthDeclining
Annual OpeningsHigh

Preparation 

A bank teller typically needs to:

  • have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • complete short-term, on-the-job training

Working Conditions 

In a typical work setting, bank tellers:

  • Interact constantly with customers and coworkers.
  • Mostly work indoors.
  • Must be very exact in their work and complete all details. Errors could cost the bank or customers money.
  • May work full time or part time. Banks often hire part-time tellers for busy periods, such as lunch hours or Saturday mornings.

Wages 

In Illinois, bank tellers earn a median wage of $37,172 per year.

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Employment and Outlook 

In Illinois, 18,713 bank tellers work in this very large occupation.

LocationEmployment10 Year GrowthAnnual Openings
Illinois18,713
Very large
-17.3%
Declining
1,445
High
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.