Cashiers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $26,820 -14% vs national
Median hourly $12.89
10th percentile $20,510
90th percentile $31,160
Employed locally 5,650
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,510
    25th
    $22,550
    50th (median)
    $26,820
    75th
    $29,270
    90th
    $31,160

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 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
    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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,000
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,150
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Augusta, GA-SC is $12.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.34 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 14% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $20,510 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,550.