Tellers Salary in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, tellers earn $38,750 at the median, or about $18.63 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level tellers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Tellers salary by metro in Pennsylvania
16 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $44K | +13% | 6,400 |
| Reading | $42K | +8% | 430 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $40K | +4% | 760 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $40K | +2% | 680 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $39K | +1% | 760 |
| Pittsburgh | $39K | +0% | 3,130 |
| State College | $39K | -0% | 180 |
| Chambersburg | $39K | -0% | 190 |
| York-Hanover | $38K | -1% | 460 |
| Gettysburg | $38K | -2% | 70 |
| Lancaster | $38K | -3% | 410 |
| Lebanon | $37K | -3% | 180 |
| Williamsport | $37K | -5% | 180 |
| Erie | $36K | -7% | 360 |
| Altoona | $35K | -9% | 200 |
| Johnstown | $35K | -11% | 320 |
Showing 1–10 of 16 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tellers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $38,750 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,990, and experienced tellers can clear $45,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,665/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 50.7% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $40,802 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.