Cashiers
Occupation
$31,200
National Median Salary
$15.00
Median Hourly Wage
3,169,970
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+63.6%
10 Year Change
$19,070
2014 Median
$31,200
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Cashiers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $49,840 | — |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $46,210 | 480 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $45,970 | 740 |
| Utilities | $44,790 | 600 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $43,740 | — |
Top Paying States for Cashiers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $37,540 | 7,310 |
| Washington | $37,300 | 59,660 |
| California | $36,270 | 349,300 |
| Alaska | $36,050 | 5,950 |
| Colorado | $35,760 | 55,700 |
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Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Utilities
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only)
Water Transportation
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
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