Cashiers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for cashierss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $33,180 ≈ $16/hr
National median salary $32,880
Total employment 3,089,410 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -9.9%
Decline
Annual openings 542,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 3,157,200 → 2,843,600 (-313,600)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$42,370
- Washington$41,930
- California$40,060
- Hawaii$38,450
- Colorado$38,220
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$26,200
- West Virginia$26,550
- Louisiana$26,860
- Alabama$27,830
- Oklahoma$27,980
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $42,370 | $38,880 | $20 | +27.7% | 6,060 |
| 2 | Washington | $41,930 | $38,720 | $20 | +26.4% | 61,050 |
| 3 | California | $40,060 | $37,100 | $19 | +20.7% | 336,110 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $38,450 | $36,780 | $18 | +15.9% | 10,780 |
| 5 | Colorado | $38,220 | $36,870 | $18 | +15.2% | 51,670 |
| 6 | New York | $37,540 | $35,500 | $18 | +13.1% | 158,890 |
| 7 | Alaska | $37,160 | $36,130 | $18 | +12% | 5,810 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $36,900 | $35,550 | $18 | +11.2% | 30,920 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $36,860 | $35,520 | $18 | +11.1% | 58,880 |
| 10 | Oregon | $36,710 | $35,300 | $18 | +10.6% | 37,660 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $36,640 | $34,860 | $18 | +10.4% | 9,260 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $36,370 | $34,590 | $17 | +9.6% | 107,680 |
| 13 | Vermont | $35,950 | $35,720 | $17 | +8.3% | 7,030 |
| 14 | Arizona | $35,400 | $34,600 | $17 | +6.7% | 72,570 |
| 15 | Maryland | $35,250 | $34,390 | $17 | +6.2% | 49,910 |
| 16 | Maine | $35,090 | $34,930 | $17 | +5.8% | 14,240 |
| 17 | Illinois | $34,950 | $34,490 | $17 | +5.3% | 139,630 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $34,190 | $34,620 | $16 | +3% | 58,190 |
| 19 | Delaware | $33,880 | $33,490 | $16 | +2.1% | 11,450 |
| 20 | Montana | $33,420 | $34,190 | $16 | +0.7% | 12,170 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $33,380 | $33,840 | $16 | +0.6% | 17,250 |
| 22 | Missouri | $32,810 | $30,520 | $16 | -1.1% | 69,430 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $32,700 | $31,460 | $16 | -1.4% | 9,510 |
| 24 | Utah | $32,640 | $31,600 | $16 | -1.6% | 22,940 |
| 25 | Nevada | $32,630 | $29,870 | $16 | -1.7% | 30,160 |
| 26 | Florida | $32,170 | $30,530 | $15 | -3% | 201,370 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $32,170 | $30,120 | $15 | -3% | 19,020 |
| 28 | Virginia | $32,140 | $30,580 | $15 | -3.1% | 83,890 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $31,810 | $30,810 | $15 | -4.1% | 5,840 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $31,800 | $30,880 | $15 | -4.2% | 65,380 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $31,750 | $30,250 | $15 | -4.3% | 20,650 |
| 32 | Idaho | $31,430 | $30,370 | $15 | -5.3% | 17,200 |
| 33 | Michigan | $31,410 | $29,740 | $15 | -5.3% | 92,930 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $31,320 | $29,780 | $15 | -5.6% | 12,860 |
| 35 | Indiana | $30,310 | $29,670 | $15 | -8.6% | 68,350 |
| 36 | Iowa | $30,200 | $28,970 | $15 | -9% | 41,450 |
| 37 | Ohio | $30,160 | $29,260 | $15 | -9.1% | 103,020 |
| 38 | Texas | $29,920 | $29,230 | $14 | -9.8% | 245,730 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $29,880 | $29,220 | $14 | -9.9% | 110,950 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $29,390 | $28,880 | $14 | -11.4% | 106,440 |
| 41 | Kansas | $29,070 | $28,800 | $14 | -12.4% | 33,080 |
| 42 | Georgia | $29,040 | $29,070 | $14 | -12.5% | 97,540 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $28,840 | $28,530 | $14 | -13.1% | 56,550 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $28,720 | $28,590 | $14 | -13.4% | 44,550 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $28,690 | $28,590 | $14 | -13.5% | 63,350 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $28,200 | $27,670 | $14 | -15% | 28,270 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $27,980 | $28,180 | $13 | -15.7% | 41,140 |
| 48 | Alabama | $27,830 | $28,250 | $13 | -16.1% | 46,420 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $26,860 | $26,750 | $13 | -19% | 46,350 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $26,550 | $26,370 | $13 | -20% | 17,360 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $26,200 | $26,390 | $13 | -21% | 30,490 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,210 | $44,720 | 30,470 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $42,960 | $45,090 | 16,530 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,270 | $43,260 | 38,250 |
| 4 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $39,010 | $42,430 | 1,500 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $38,520 | $40,360 | 3,100 |
| 6 | Napa, CA | $38,500 | $41,240 | 1,540 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $38,440 | $41,880 | 5,030 |
| 8 | Bozeman, MT | $38,130 | $38,680 | 1,460 |
| 9 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $38,100 | $41,250 | 1,790 |
| 10 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $37,960 | $40,770 | 1,270 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing cashierss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $52,450 | $52,020 | — |
| 2 | Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $47,750 | $47,500 | 100 |
| 3 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $46,860 | $48,240 | 680 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $46,860 | $48,240 | 680 |
| 5 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $46,640 | $46,300 | 450 |
| 6 | Water Transportation | $45,870 | $46,540 | 200 |
| 7 | Utilities | $45,790 | $46,500 | 480 |
| 8 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $45,790 | $46,500 | 480 |
| 9 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $44,930 | $46,220 | 90 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $44,580 | $42,670 | 60 |
| 11 | Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $41,810 | $40,730 | 610 |
| 12 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $41,590 | $41,490 | 3,020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cashiers make in the U.S.?
The median cashiers salary in the United States is $32,880 per year (mean $33,180), and about 80% earn between $24,530 and $40,410.
How much do cashiers make per hour?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $33,180 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays cashiers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for cashiers at $42,370 per year (median $38,880).
What is the job outlook for cashiers?
Employment is projected to change -9.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 542,600 openings per year.