Cashiers Salary by State
The national median pay for cashiers is $32,880 a year. By state, it ranges from $26,370 in West Virginia to $38,880 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $24,530
- 25th percentile
- $28,720
- Median
- $32,880
- 75th percentile
- $36,330
- Top 10%
- $40,410
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,089,410 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $38,880 | +18% | $36,400 | $51,640 | 6,060 |
| 2 | Washington | $38,720 | +18% | $35,560 | $51,370 | 61,050 |
| 3 | California | $37,100 | +13% | $34,760 | $48,950 | 336,110 |
| 4 | Colorado | $36,870 | +12% | $31,490 | $47,000 | 51,670 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $36,780 | +12% | $30,310 | $46,380 | 10,780 |
| 6 | Alaska | $36,130 | +10% | $30,780 | $45,430 | 5,810 |
| 7 | Vermont | $35,720 | +9% | $30,590 | $43,810 | 7,030 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $35,550 | +8% | $34,010 | $39,990 | 30,920 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $35,520 | +8% | $32,180 | $44,020 | 58,880 |
| 10 | New York | $35,500 | +8% | $32,600 | $44,850 | 158,890 |
| 11 | Oregon | $35,300 | +7% | $30,890 | $45,820 | 37,660 |
| 12 | Maine | $34,930 | +6% | $30,770 | $38,890 | 14,240 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $34,860 | +6% | $31,200 | $47,420 | 9,260 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $34,620 | +5% | $27,880 | $39,520 | 58,190 |
| 15 | Arizona | $34,600 | +5% | $31,020 | $39,500 | 72,570 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $34,590 | +5% | $32,220 | $43,260 | 107,680 |
| 17 | Illinois | $34,490 | +5% | $31,200 | $38,480 | 139,630 |
| 18 | Maryland | $34,390 | +5% | $31,200 | $39,770 | 49,910 |
| 19 | Montana | $34,190 | +4% | $23,900 | $41,590 | 12,170 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $33,840 | +3% | $27,380 | $38,990 | 17,250 |
| 21 | Delaware | $33,490 | +2% | $31,200 | $37,030 | 11,450 |
| 22 | Utah | $31,600 | −4% | $23,530 | $39,320 | 22,940 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $31,460 | −4% | $27,870 | $37,330 | 9,510 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $30,880 | −6% | $23,400 | $37,570 | 65,380 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $30,810 | −6% | $24,820 | $38,530 | 5,840 |
| 26 | Virginia | $30,580 | −7% | $27,040 | $37,450 | 83,890 |
| 27 | Florida | $30,530 | −7% | $27,690 | $37,650 | 201,370 |
| 28 | Missouri | $30,520 | −7% | $28,600 | $37,640 | 69,430 |
| 29 | Idaho | $30,370 | −8% | $22,400 | $38,440 | 17,200 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $30,250 | −8% | $28,080 | $36,070 | 20,650 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $30,120 | −8% | $27,460 | $38,050 | 19,020 |
| 32 | Nevada | $29,870 | −9% | $25,920 | $39,570 | 30,160 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $29,780 | −9% | $27,320 | $36,400 | 12,860 |
| 34 | Michigan | $29,740 | −10% | $26,660 | $36,560 | 92,930 |
| 35 | Indiana | $29,670 | −10% | $22,630 | $36,690 | 68,350 |
| 36 | Ohio | $29,260 | −11% | $23,600 | $36,250 | 103,020 |
| 37 | Texas | $29,230 | −11% | $22,090 | $36,980 | 245,730 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $29,220 | −11% | $22,270 | $36,280 | 110,950 |
| 39 | Georgia | $29,070 | −12% | $22,340 | $35,610 | 97,540 |
| 40 | Iowa | $28,970 | −12% | $22,930 | $36,560 | 41,450 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $28,880 | −12% | $22,450 | $35,810 | 106,440 |
| 42 | Kansas | $28,800 | −12% | $22,470 | $35,630 | 33,080 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $28,590 | −13% | $21,720 | $35,550 | 44,550 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $28,590 | −13% | $21,410 | $35,780 | 63,350 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $28,530 | −13% | $21,730 | $35,970 | 56,550 |
| 46 | Alabama | $28,250 | −14% | $21,300 | $34,950 | 46,420 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $28,180 | −14% | $21,730 | $35,050 | 41,140 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $27,670 | −16% | $23,320 | $34,630 | 28,270 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $26,750 | −19% | $19,300 | $34,780 | 46,350 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $26,390 | −20% | $20,240 | $33,750 | 30,490 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $26,370 | −20% | $21,350 | $33,990 | 17,360 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Cashiers salary questions
Which state pays cashiers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $38,880 a year (+18% vs. the national median of $32,880). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays cashiers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $26,370 a year (−20% vs. national).
Where do most cashiers work?
California has the most jobs, about 336,110, with a median of $37,100.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.