Tellers
Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Tellers to decrease by -13.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 339,200 to 294,500 jobs. Its estimate of 26,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($43,030), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
339,200
Projected employment (2034)
294,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
-13%
Annual openings (projected average)
26,800
Pay & Preparation
$43,030
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.5/5) • Speaking (3.25/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.12/5) • Service Orientation (3.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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