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Bank Teller

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AVG. SALARY

$37,670

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

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What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Finance cluster Banking Services pathway.

Beyond High School

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Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

Most tellers have a high school diploma and receive about 1 month of on-the-job training. Some banks do background checks before hiring a new teller.

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Additional Information

Darlene Kunz has been a teller at a credit union for eight years. She says working as a teller is a job someone can do right out of high school. It's a great job for students who want to get their feet wet in finance, or to learn more about the banking industry, she says.

Most jobs require at least a high school diploma. However, employers are increasingly seeking candidates with some college education. Most employers also provide training to CSRs. That's according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

"Banks provide a very comprehensive training program that covers basic financial knowledge as well as personal interaction," says Shruti Jumani. She works on a banking team for a securities company.

John Callahan works at a bank in Chicago, Illinois. He says customer service experience gives job applicants an edge. He has a bachelor of science in communication and a bachelor of arts in Spanish. His Spanish skills have also come in handy on the job.

"Banks seek out bilingual CSRs, especially in big cities," he says.

Contact

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  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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