Cashiers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $28,720 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.81
10th percentile $23,520
90th percentile $35,290
Employed locally 5,920
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,520
    25th
    $25,270
    50th (median)
    $28,720
    75th
    $31,760
    90th
    $35,290

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 40% Median Cashiers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $29,330
    Toledo, OH $29,010
    Cleveland, OH $28,970
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,650
    Ohio $28,540
    Canton-Massillon, OH $28,460

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,070
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $54,050
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Akron, OH is $13.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.63 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Akron, OH is 7.9% below the national median of $31,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cashiers in Akron?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $23,520 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,270.