Cashiers Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $27,820 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.37
10th percentile $22,270
90th percentile $35,250
Employed locally 920
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,270
    25th
    $25,650
    50th (median)
    $27,820
    75th
    $30,620
    90th
    $35,250

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 46% Median Cashiers salary is 54% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,530
    Minnesota $32,570
    Missoula, MT $32,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470
    Elmira, NY $31,360
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $31,050

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,020
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,590
    Parts Salespersons $37,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Bay City, MI is $13.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.23 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Bay City, MI is 10.8% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,270 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,650.