Tellers Salary in North Carolina
In North Carolina, tellers earn $42,990 at the median, or about $20.67 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $53K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $43K get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level tellers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $53K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Tellers salary by metro in North Carolina
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $44K | +2% | 400 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $44K | +2% | 890 |
| Goldsboro | $44K | +2% | 110 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $44K | +2% | 1,860 |
| Winston-Salem | $43K | +1% | 480 |
| Asheville | $43K | -0% | 280 |
| Fayetteville | $43K | -1% | 210 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $42K | -1% | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $42K | -1% | 660 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $40K | -8% | 200 |
| Greenville | $39K | -8% | 120 |
| Wilmington | $39K | -9% | 310 |
| Burlington | $38K | -12% | 90 |
| Rocky Mount | $38K | -12% | 150 |
| Jacksonville | $34K | -21% | 130 |
Showing 1–10 of 15 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tellers make in North Carolina?
The median is $42,990 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,280, and experienced tellers can clear $53,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,887/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 44.5% 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 North Carolina?
North Carolina 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 $46,395 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.