U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsReceive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 556,310 | 0.7 % | $12.01 | $24,980 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.01 | $10.17 | $11.59 | $13.68 | $15.70 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,730 | $21,150 | $24,100 | $28,460 | $32,650 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 501,220 | 29.17 | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | 22,390 | 8.54 | $11.46 | $23,840 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 12,770 | 2.27 | $12.03 | $25,030 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7,470 | 0.39 | $12.82 | $26,660 |
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 2,970 | 0.65 | $12.38 | $25,750 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 501,220 | 29.17 | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | 22,390 | 8.54 | $11.46 | $23,840 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 1,360 | 7.02 | $12.91 | $26,850 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 12,770 | 2.27 | $12.03 | $25,030 |
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 2,970 | 0.65 | $12.38 | $25,750 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 120 | 0.01 | $19.39 | $40,320 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 170 | 0.01 | $14.41 | $29,980 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 360 | 0.01 | $13.89 | $28,890 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 100 | 0.01 | $13.19 | $27,440 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 100 | 0.06 | $13.18 | $27,420 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 56,760 | 4.05 | 0.93 | $12.84 | $26,700 |
| Texas | 41,770 | 4.14 | 0.95 | $11.39 | $23,700 |
| New York | 30,070 | 3.60 | 0.82 | $12.72 | $26,460 |
| Florida | 29,760 | 4.19 | 0.96 | $12.39 | $25,760 |
| Pennsylvania | 28,460 | 5.19 | 1.19 | $11.87 | $24,690 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 2,400 | 6.75 | 1.54 | $11.49 | $23,900 |
| Alabama | 11,770 | 6.51 | 1.49 | $11.11 | $23,110 |
| Iowa | 8,770 | 6.10 | 1.39 | $11.72 | $24,380 |
| Arkansas | 6,830 | 6.02 | 1.38 | $10.61 | $22,070 |
| Oklahoma | 8,330 | 5.61 | 1.28 | $10.50 | $21,850 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,240 | 4.04 | 0.92 | $13.97 | $29,060 |
| Massachusetts | 12,020 | 3.85 | 0.88 | $13.82 | $28,750 |
| Connecticut | 5,880 | 3.68 | 0.84 | $13.65 | $28,400 |
| Rhode Island | 1,470 | 3.27 | 0.75 | $13.25 | $27,550 |
| District of Columbia | 1,190 | 1.87 | 0.43 | $12.98 | $27,000 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 19,990 | 4.01 | 0.92 | $12.91 | $26,850 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 16,060 | 4.21 | 0.96 | $12.37 | $25,740 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 15,600 | 4.40 | 1.01 | $12.81 | $26,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 10,540 | 5.84 | 1.34 | $12.80 | $26,620 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 8,690 | 3.48 | 0.79 | $11.36 | $23,620 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 6,570 | 2.99 | 0.68 | $13.40 | $27,870 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 6,500 | 3.86 | 0.88 | $12.52 | $26,040 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 6,430 | 3.21 | 0.73 | $12.25 | $25,470 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 6,400 | 2.80 | 0.64 | $13.56 | $28,210 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 5,820 | 4.70 | 1.07 | $12.86 | $26,740 |