Mid-Level

Tube Teller

The remote transaction handler — serving drive-through customers through pneumatic tube banking systems.

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Job markets for Tube Tellers
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Tube Teller

As a Tube Teller, you're processing banking transactions for drive-through customers using pneumatic tube systems. Customers send their transaction materials through tubes from their cars, you process the transactions, and send back their receipts and cash. You're providing full teller services without face-to-face contact.

Your day involves steady transaction processing from drive-through lanes. You're handling deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, and other standard banking transactions. You communicate with customers through microphone systems, resolving questions and issues as they arise. The work requires accuracy and the ability to manage multiple lanes efficiently.

The hardest part is the remote nature of customer interaction and the pressure of multiple lanes. Without face-to-face contact, communication can be challenging, and customers sometimes get frustrated with the system. The role is declining as drive-through banking decreases. Those who succeed here are accurate, efficient, and patient with the limitations of tube-based service.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
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VolumeBank sizeAutomation levelProduct scopePeak hours
Tube teller positions vary by institution and location. Credit unions may have different dynamics than commercial banks. Some locations are high-volume; others are quieter. The degree of automation and technology support varies, as does the range of products and services handled.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Tube Tellers (SOC 41-2011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$23K–$38K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.1M
U.S. Employment
-9.9%
10yr Growth
543K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Service OrientationSpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringMathematicsTime Management
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2011.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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