Cashiers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $30,110 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.48
10th percentile $22,820
90th percentile $37,300
Employed locally 20,270
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,820
    25th
    $27,760
    50th (median)
    $30,110
    75th
    $35,540
    90th
    $37,300

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 31% Median Cashiers salary is 69% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,190
    Midland, TX $29,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,460
    Odessa, TX $28,180
    Eagle Pass, TX $27,820

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,680
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,280
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $79,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Austin, TX is $14.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.90 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Austin, TX is 3.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,820 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,760.