Cashiers Salary in Cleveland, TN

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

Median annual salary $25,580 -18% vs national
Median hourly $12.30
10th percentile $18,780
90th percentile $31,710
Employed locally 1,060
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,780
    25th
    $21,660
    50th (median)
    $25,580
    75th
    $29,330
    90th
    $31,710

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 40% Median Cashiers salary is 60% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $29,900
    Knoxville, TN $27,910
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $27,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,750
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $27,210
    Morristown, TN $27,140

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $53,730
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,010
    Telemarketers $30,490
    Parts Salespersons $34,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Cleveland, TN is $12.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.19 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Cleveland, TN is 18% 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 $18,780 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,660.