Cashiers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $29,780 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.32
10th percentile $23,490
90th percentile $36,980
Employed locally 9,420
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,490
    25th
    $28,270
    50th (median)
    $29,780
    75th
    $34,720
    90th
    $36,980

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    District of Columbia $37,540
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,280
    California $36,270
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $35,960
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,890

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,360
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,280
    Insurance Sales Agents$75,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,990
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$123,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Des Moines, IA is $14.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.08 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $23,490 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,270.