Cashiers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $36,270 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $45,470
Employed locally 26,070
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $36,270
    75th
    $38,170
    90th
    $45,470

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 35% Median Cashiers salary is 65% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    District of Columbia $37,540
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Boulder, CO $37,120
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,640

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $80,380
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $79,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $65,970
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Denver, CO is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Denver, CO is 16.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.