Cashiers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $29,320 -6% vs national
Median hourly $14.10
10th percentile $22,460
90th percentile $36,950
Employed locally 1,250
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,460
    25th
    $28,010
    50th (median)
    $29,320
    75th
    $34,540
    90th
    $36,950

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 39% Median Cashiers salary is 61% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,980
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,380
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,700
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,210
    Parts Salespersons $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Dubuque, IA is $14.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.64 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Dubuque, IA is 6% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,460 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,010.