Teller (General)
Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
At a Glance
Teller (General) earns an average of $26,213/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0.9–1 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Communication.
$26,213/yr
High school or GED
0.9–1 years
82
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Tellers
Median Wage
$39,340/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-12.9%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Cash Handling
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Cash Register
Check Cashing
Cross-Selling
Loans
Automated Teller Machine
Teller Transactions
General Mathematics
Selling Techniques
Banking
Retail Banking
Retail Sales
Auditing
Safe Deposit Box
Loan Payment Processing
Common Skills (14)
Customer Service
Communication
Sales
Operations
Detail Oriented
Rapport Building
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Management
Professionalism
Multilingualism
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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