Tellers - Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $24,980 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $12.01. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $10.76 and most workers in this occupation earn between $8.64 and $11.82 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $24,980 | ||
| National Hourly | $12.01 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $17,972 | $22,376 | $24,579 |
| Statewide Hourly | $8.64 | $10.76 | $11.82 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $18,460 | $23,033 | $25,319 |
| Hourly | $8.88 | $11.07 | $12.17 |
| Farmington Annual | $17,832 | $20,295 | $21,527 |
| Hourly | $8.57 | $9.76 | $10.35 |
| Las Cruces Annual | $17,880 | $19,977 | $21,025 |
| Hourly | $8.60 | $9.60 | $10.11 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $22,391 | $26,995 | $29,297 |
| Hourly | $10.76 | $12.98 | $14.09 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $18,460 | $23,033 | $25,319 |
| Hourly | $8.88 | $11.07 | $12.17 |
| Eastern Annual | $17,665 | $21,828 | $23,910 |
| Hourly | $8.49 | $10.49 | $11.50 |
| Northern Annual | $18,725 | $23,417 | $25,764 |
| Hourly | $9.00 | $11.26 | $12.39 |
| Southwestern Annual | $17,794 | $19,705 | $20,660 |
| Hourly | $8.55 | $9.47 | $9.93 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 4,190 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 14 percent and an estmated 4,760 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities are good or favorable, as there should be about 57 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 4,190 | 4,760 | 1.27% | 57 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 1,830 | 2,110 | 1.45% | 28 |
| Farmington | 220 | 250 | 1.22% | 3 |
| Las Cruces | 270 | 290 | 0.64% | 2 |
| Santa Fe | 360 | 420 | 1.71% | 7 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 1,830 | 2,110 | 1.45% | 28 |
| Eastern | 880 | 1,010 | 1.40% | 13 |
| Northern | 950 | 1,090 | 1.35% | 14 |
| Southwestern | 460 | 530 | 1.39% | 7 |
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Tellers usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 83% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 11% |
| Some College Courses | 6% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Bency Associates IT Computer Training | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.bency.com | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Mon | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Sou | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wes | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wo | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
| + Western New Mexico University | ||
| Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Banking and Financial Support Services | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 94.7% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4.5% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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