Tellers Salary in Texas
In Texas, tellers earn $37,190 at the median, or about $17.88 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $37K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level tellers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Tellers salary by metro in Texas
26 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $44K | +17% | 1,710 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $41K | +10% | 1,880 |
| Laredo | $39K | +5% | 300 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38K | +3% | 5,510 |
| Odessa | $38K | +2% | 200 |
| Sherman-Denison | $38K | +1% | 130 |
| El Paso | $37K | +0% | 680 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $37K | +0% | 6,820 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $37K | -1% | 290 |
| Killeen-Temple | $37K | -1% | 360 |
| Midland | $37K | -1% | 200 |
| College Station-Bryan | $36K | -2% | 170 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $36K | -3% | 420 |
| Amarillo | $36K | -4% | 290 |
| Longview | $36K | -4% | 370 |
| Tyler | $35K | -5% | 290 |
| Corpus Christi | $35K | -5% | 480 |
| Waco | $35K | -5% | 340 |
| Abilene | $35K | -6% | 230 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $35K | -6% | 680 |
| Texarkana | $35K | -7% | 210 |
| San Angelo | $35K | -7% | 120 |
| Lubbock | $33K | -10% | 390 |
| Victoria | $32K | -14% | 130 |
| Wichita Falls | $32K | -15% | 180 |
| Eagle Pass | $29K | -21% | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 26 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tellers make in Texas?
The median is $37,190 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,040, and experienced tellers can clear $46,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,660/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 53.2% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $40,649 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.