SOC 41-2011 · May 2025 · United States
Cashiers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cashiers across the United States is $32,880 per year, measured over 3,089,410 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $38,880.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cashiers
Pay for this occupation varies by 47.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $38,880 and West Virginia pays $26,370.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $38,880 | 6,060 | |
| 2 | Washington | $38,720 | 61,050 | |
| 3 | California | $37,100 | 336,110 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $36,870 | 51,670 | |
| 5 | Hawaii | $36,780 | 10,780 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $36,130 | 5,810 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $35,720 | 7,030 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $35,550 | 30,920 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $35,520 | 58,880 | |
| 10 | New York | $35,500 | 158,890 |
States with the most Cashiers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 336,110 | $37,100 | |
| 2 | Texas | 245,730 | $29,230 | |
| 3 | Florida | 201,370 | $30,530 | |
| 4 | New York | 158,890 | $35,500 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 139,630 | $34,490 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 110,950 | $29,220 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 107,680 | $34,590 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 106,440 | $28,880 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 103,020 | $29,260 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 97,540 | $29,070 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $44,210 | 30,470 |
| 2 | San Jose | $42,960 | 16,530 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $41,270 | 38,250 |
| 4 | Kahului | $39,010 | 1,500 |
| 5 | Boulder | $38,520 | 3,100 |
| 6 | Napa | $38,500 | 1,540 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $38,440 | 5,030 |
| 8 | Bozeman | $38,130 | 1,460 |
| 9 | Bremerton | $38,100 | 1,790 |
| 10 | Mount Vernon | $37,960 | 1,270 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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