Cashiers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $36,110 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $29,840
90th percentile $47,060
Employed locally 2,790
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,840
    25th
    $33,630
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $37,700
    90th
    $47,060

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 38% Median Cashiers salary is 62% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,490
    Yakima, WA $35,050
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $34,730
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $31,240

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65,760
    Counter and Rental Clerks$39,000
    Parts Salespersons$45,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Anchorage, AK is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Anchorage, AK is 15.8% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $29,840 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,630.