Nature of the Work

Bank tellers are responsible for quickly and accurately processing routine transactions that customers conduct at banks. Routine transactions include cashing checks and making deposits, loan payments, and withdrawals.

Education and Training

Most teller jobs require a high school diploma and a background check. Tellers are usually trained on the job.

Job Outlook

Employment change. Employment of tellers is expected to grow more slowly than average. To attract customers, banks are opening new branch offices in a variety of locations, such as grocery stores, and keeping their branches open longer during the day and on weekends. Both of these trends are expected to result in some job growth for tellers, particularly those who work part time.

Job prospects. Job prospects for tellers are expected to be favorable. Most job openings will arise from growth and from the need to replace the many tellers who transfer to other occupations.