Cashiers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $34,180 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.43
10th percentile $31,460
90th percentile $38,370
Employed locally 1,390
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,460
    25th
    $32,980
    50th (median)
    $34,180
    75th
    $35,380
    90th
    $38,370

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780
    Bozeman, MT $37,010
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $36,020
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $35,960
    Barnstable Town, MA $35,620

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,940
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,720
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,040
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $118,270
    Insurance Sales Agents $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Amherst Town, MA is $16.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.65 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 9.6% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $31,460 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,980.