Tellers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,120 or more. The middle half of tellers in Providence earn between $42,970 and $47,350.
- $40K10th
- $43K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,980 | $3,832 | $22.11 |
| Median | $45,310 | $3,776 | $21.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,970 | $3,581 | $20.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,350 | $3,946 | $22.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tellers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Tellers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($45,900) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($42,350). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $43,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $45,980 | $45,310 | $39,530 | $55,120 | 1,280 |
| Rhode Island | $45,900 | $45,300 | $40,220 | $54,980 | 830 |
| United States | $42,350 | $43,030 | $34,360 | $49,680 | 329,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tellers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $45,980, a single filer in Providence takes home about $38,018 a year, or $3,168 a month and $1,462 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $38,018 | $3,168 |
| Working in MA | $37,146 | $3,095 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for tellers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $45,980 buys what about $45,179 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Tellers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$44,560
- Worcester, MA$45,560
- Boston, MA$47,390
- Barnstable, MA$47,120
- Hartford, CT$46,250
- Springfield, MA$44,400
Highest-paying cities for tellers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,430).
- Seattle, WA$53,430
- San Jose, CA$53,320
- Olympia, WA$53,100
- San Francisco, CA$52,150
- Napa, CA$50,620
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Tellers salary in Providence: questions
How much do tellers make an hour in Providence?
$22.11 an hour on average, and $21.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tellers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tellers take-home pay in Providence?
About $38,018 a year ($3,168 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,980. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do tellers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,350).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3071; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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