Cashiers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $26,170 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.58
10th percentile $20,450
90th percentile $33,020
Employed locally 1,570
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,450
    25th
    $22,570
    50th (median)
    $26,170
    75th
    $29,570
    90th
    $33,020

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 43% Median Cashiers salary is 57% 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
    Napa, CA $37,860
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $35,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,530
    Grants Pass, OR $33,060
    Lexington Park, MD $31,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,880
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,420
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,990
    Parts Salespersons $36,270
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Altoona, PA is $12.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.03 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Altoona, PA is 16.1% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $20,450 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,570.