Cashiers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $34,820 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.74
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $46,030
Employed locally 2,010
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,550
    50th (median)
    $34,820
    75th
    $36,120
    90th
    $46,030

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 51% Median Cashiers salary is 49% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780
    Vallejo, CA $37,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks $40,220
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,580
    Parts Salespersons $36,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Chico, CA is $16.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Chico, CA is 11.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,550.