Cashiers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $27,990 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.46
10th percentile $25,600
90th percentile $33,380
Employed locally 1,650
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,600
    25th
    $26,890
    50th (median)
    $27,990
    75th
    $29,970
    90th
    $33,380

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    Vallejo, CA $37,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,580
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $35,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,800

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $67,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,250
    Parts Salespersons $29,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Blacksburg, VA is $13.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.03 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 10.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $25,600 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,890.