Tellers vs. Customer Service Representatives: Who Earns More?
Customer Service Representativess out-earn Tellerss by $2K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Tellerss land at $43,030 and Customer Service Representativess at $44,770. The education gap is real: teller programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while customer service representatif programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Tellerss is Washington ($47,670); for Customer Service Representativess it's Washington ($50,330).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Tellers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Tellerss or Customer Service Representativess?
Customer Service Representativess earn more nationally. The median is $43,030 for Tellerss versus $44,770 for Customer Service Representativess, a difference of $2K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Tellers or Customer Service Representatives?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Tellers or Customer Service Representatives?
Tellers typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Customer Service Representatives requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Tellerss get paid the most?
Washington is the top-paying state for Tellerss at $47,670/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Tellers vs. Customer Service Representatives pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Tellerss earn $47,670 vs. $50,330 for Customer Service Representativess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.