Tellers Salary in Tennessee
In Tennessee, tellers earn $36,400 at the median, or about $17.5 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $36K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
Entry-level tellers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Tellers salary by metro in Tennessee
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $37K | +3% | 1,320 |
| Chattanooga | $37K | +2% | 680 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $37K | +2% | 2,300 |
| Cleveland | $37K | +0% | 130 |
| Knoxville | $37K | +0% | 1,190 |
| Johnson City | $36K | +0% | 260 |
| Jackson | $36K | -1% | 250 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $36K | -1% | 430 |
| Morristown | $36K | -1% | 120 |
| Clarksville | $36K | -2% | 290 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tellers make in Tennessee?
The median is $36,400 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,120, and experienced tellers can clear $46,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,607/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 46.6% 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee 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 $40,544 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.