Tellers Salary in Alabama
In Alabama, tellers earn $36,350 at the median, or about $17.48 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $36K get you in Alabama?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama
Entry-level tellers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Tellers salary by metro in Alabama
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $39K | +6% | 1,640 |
| Mobile | $38K | +4% | 410 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $38K | +4% | 140 |
| Huntsville | $37K | +2% | 570 |
| Tuscaloosa | $37K | +1% | 350 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $36K | -0% | 220 |
| Dothan | $36K | -0% | 200 |
| Montgomery | $36K | -1% | 510 |
| Decatur | $36K | -1% | 240 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $36K | -2% | 270 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $36K | -2% | 150 |
| Gadsden | $31K | -14% | 120 |
Showing 1–10 of 12 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tellers make in Alabama?
The median is $36,350 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,040, and experienced tellers can clear $45,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Alabama?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,466/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 44% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tellers salary go in Alabama?
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tellers salary is worth about $41,139 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tellers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.