Salary Outlook
Cashier jobs are among the lowest-paying professions in the country. Many cashier positions pay minimum wage or slightly higher. The median annual wage for cashiers was $18,820 in 2011, according to the BLS. The best-paid 10 percent in the field made $26,920 per year, or about $12.94 per hour. The bottom 10 percent made $7.80 per hour, or $16,230 per year. The highest-paid in the profession work in San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Seattle.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $16,090.00 |
| 2004 | $17,220.00 |
| 2006 | $17,920.00 |
| 2008 | $18,870.00 |
| 2010 | $19,810.00 |
Average Cashier Pay vs. All Business Jobs
With a median salary of $18,820, cashiers earn much less than those in similar careers. For example, retail salespeople earn a median of $21,010 per year, and customer service representatives have a median salary of $30,610. With an average salary of $25,690 per year, receptionists also earn more than the typical cashier.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | $45,580.00 |
| Real Estate Agent | $39,070.00 |
| Administrative Assistant | $31,870.00 |
| Customer Service Representative | $30,610.00 |
| Receptionist | $25,240.00 |
| Cashier | $18,820.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Cashiers
The highest paid in the cashier profession work in the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, and Seattle, WA. The Bremerton, WA area also pays well, as does the city of Olympia, WA.
San Francisco, CA
Average Salary: $27,300 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a cashier working in San Francisco, CA is $27,300, which is $8,480 more than the average pay in the profession.
Santa Rosa, CA
Average Salary: $26,750 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a cashier working in Santa Rosa, CA is $26,750, which is $7,930 more than the average pay in the profession.
Seattle, WA
Average Salary: $26,740 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a cashier working in Seattle, WA is $26,740, which is $7,920 more than the average pay in the profession.
Bremerton, WA
Average Salary: $26,170 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a cashier working in Bremerton, WA is $26,170, which is $7,350 more than the average pay in the profession.
Olympia, WA
Average Salary: $26,130 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a cashier working in Olympia, WA is $26,130, which is $7,310 more than the average pay in the profession.
