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The national median salary for Cashiers is $32,885 per year ($15.81/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $28,725 and $36,338 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $40,414 per year. There are approximately 3,089,410 cashiers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-9.9%
Much slower than average
Annual openings
543K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
3.2M
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
No formal educational credential
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only)
NAICS 4450A1
858K
$34,210
Gasoline Stations
NAICS 457100
589K
$30,530
General Merchandise Retailers
NAICS 455000
496K
$31,250
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
NAICS 722500
299K
$31,200
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
NAICS 444100
145K
$35,210
Wage range across top 5 industries: $30,530 to $35,210 (15% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$11.79
$24,523
P25
$13.81
$28,725
P50MEDIAN
$15.81
$32,885
P75
$17.47
$36,338
P90
$19.43
$40,414
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · retail sector
Active
Openings Rate
4.6%
Quits Rate
3.1%
Retail openings rose to 737K (+52K) in March, rate up to 4.6%. Hires increased to 684K (+73K). Frontline turnover persists with quit rate at 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cashiers salary?
The national median salary for Cashiers is $32,885 per year ($15.81/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $28,725 and $36,338 annually.
How much do top-earning cashiers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Cashiers is $40,414 per year ($19.43/hr). The 75th percentile is $36,338 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for cashiers?
Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn approximately $24,523 per year ($11.79/hr). The 25th percentile is $28,725 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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