Also called: Teller
Helps customers with deposits, withdrawals and other everyday banking at a branch.
You count cash into your drawer, help a regular deposit his paycheck, spot a counterfeit $100 bill and balance your drawer to the penny at closing.
Often a first job in banking that leads to personal banker or loan roles.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Shrinking (about -13% over 10 years). Declining as people bank on their phones.
High risk for 10 years. ATMs, mobile deposits and AI chat handle most transactions; branches keep closing and teller jobs keep falling.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at bank or credit union branches online; tellers are trained on the job
Classes: Personal finance, Algebra, Spanish, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-3071.
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