How Much Does a Cashier Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$32,880
Cashiers in the U.S. earn a median of $32,880 a year, or $15.81 an hour. Half of cashiers earn more than $32,880 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $40,410.
Pay percentiles for cashiers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $11.79 | $24,530 |
| 25th | $13.81 | $28,720 |
| 50th (median) | $15.81 | $32,880 |
| 75th | $17.47 | $36,330 |
| 90th | $19.43 | $40,410 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Cashiers (SOC 41-2011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for cashiers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $38,880 | $18.69 | +18% |
| Washington | $38,720 | $18.62 | +18% |
| California | $37,100 | $17.84 | +13% |
| Colorado | $36,870 | $17.72 | +12% |
| Hawaii | $36,780 | $17.68 | +12% |
| Alaska | $36,130 | $17.37 | +10% |
| Vermont | $35,720 | $17.17 | +9% |
| Connecticut | $35,550 | $17.09 | +8% |
| Massachusetts | $35,520 | $17.08 | +8% |
| New York | $35,500 | $17.07 | +8% |
| United States | $32,880 | $15.81 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many cashiers are there?
BLS counts about 3,089,410 cashiers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in California (336,110), Texas (245,730) and Florida (201,370).
The mean (average) annual wage is $33,180, higher than the median of $32,880.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $2,740
- Biweekly
- $1,265
- Weekly
- $632
- Daily (8 hours)
- $126
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cashiers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for cashiers is $15.81. The middle 50% earn between $13.81 and $17.47 an hour.
Which state pays cashiers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for cashiers at $38,880, +18% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for cashiers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of cashiers earn less than $24,530 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.