Cashiers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $27,330 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.14
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $33,060
Employed locally 1,950
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $22,880
    50th (median)
    $27,330
    75th
    $30,000
    90th
    $33,060

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $31,660
    Logan, UT-ID $29,680
    Sheboygan, WI $29,570
    Michigan $29,190
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $28,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $28,870

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,920
    Counter and Rental Clerks $30,420
    Insurance Sales Agents $56,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Athens, GA is $13.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.07 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Athens, GA is 12.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,880.