Cashiers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $34,870 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.77
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $44,270
Employed locally 8,430
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $33,260
    50th (median)
    $34,870
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $44,270

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 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
    District of Columbia $37,540
    Connecticut $34,030
    New Haven, CT $34,020
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $33,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,680
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $33,650

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $56,930
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $166,430
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $83,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Bridgeport, CT is $16.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 11.8% above 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,260.