Cashiers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $29,170 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $22,910
90th percentile $35,770
Employed locally 1,540
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,910
    25th
    $27,750
    50th (median)
    $29,170
    75th
    $31,200
    90th
    $35,770

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 41% Median Cashiers salary is 59% 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
    District of Columbia $37,540
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,280
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,270
    California $36,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $35,960
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,890

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,130
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,870
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,160
    Parts Salespersons $42,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Ames, IA is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.51 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Ames, IA is 6.5% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,910 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,750.