Cashiers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $31,660 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.22
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $36,000
Employed locally 11,600
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,660
    75th
    $34,860
    90th
    $36,000

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 45% Median Cashiers salary is 55% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $35,440
    Ithaca, NY $34,290
    Kingston, NY $33,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $33,500
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $33,450

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,250
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,360
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $69,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,710
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $82,270
    Counter and Rental Clerks $40,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Buffalo, NY is $15.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.29 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.