Cashiers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $29,800 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.33
10th percentile $27,490
90th percentile $35,910
Employed locally 2,020
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,490
    25th
    $28,760
    50th (median)
    $29,800
    75th
    $34,160
    90th
    $35,910

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 33% Median Cashiers salary is 67% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,200
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,980
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,030
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,790
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Charlottesville, VA is $14.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.07 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.5% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $27,490 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,760.