Cashiers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $28,630 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.77
10th percentile $21,600
90th percentile $35,280
Employed locally 8,530
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,600
    25th
    $24,500
    50th (median)
    $28,630
    75th
    $31,150
    90th
    $35,280

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 35% Median Cashiers salary is 65% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $33,500
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $32,740
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $30,070
    Wisconsin $29,690
    Spartanburg, SC $29,030

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,610
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,890
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,910
    Real Estate Sales Agents$60,110
    Counter and Rental Clerks$37,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Charleston, SC is $13.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.61 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Charleston, SC is 8.2% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $21,600 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,500.