Cashiers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $28,970 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.93
10th percentile $23,440
90th percentile $35,560
Employed locally 20,540
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,440
    25th
    $26,620
    50th (median)
    $28,970
    75th
    $31,340
    90th
    $35,560

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 42% Median Cashiers salary is 58% 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
    Columbus, OH $29,330
    Toledo, OH $29,010
    Akron, OH $28,720
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,650
    Ohio $28,540
    Canton-Massillon, OH $28,460

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,570
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,860
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Cleveland, OH is $13.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.46 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Cleveland, OH is 7.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $23,440 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,620.