Cashiers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $28,770 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $26,840
90th percentile $35,210
Employed locally 2,280
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,840
    25th
    $27,800
    50th (median)
    $28,770
    75th
    $30,240
    90th
    $35,210

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Modesto, CA $36,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,580
    Vermont $35,090

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,480
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$56,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$45,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$47,730
    Insurance Sales Agents$73,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Columbia, MO is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.33 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Columbia, MO is 7.8% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $26,840 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,800.