Cashiers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $23,580 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.34
10th percentile $20,760
90th percentile $31,170
Employed locally 2,150
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,760
    25th
    $22,630
    50th (median)
    $23,580
    75th
    $28,620
    90th
    $31,170

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 41% Median Cashiers salary is 59% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,800
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,040
    Wheeling, WV-OH $25,890
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $25,880
    Morgantown, WV $24,480

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $56,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,190
    Insurance Sales Agents $54,790
    Parts Salespersons $30,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Charleston, WV is $11.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.62 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Charleston, WV is 24.4% 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 $20,760 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,630.