Cashiers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $34,750 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.71
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $40,870
Employed locally 2,150
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,020
    50th (median)
    $34,750
    75th
    $36,440
    90th
    $40,870

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 62% Median Cashiers salary is 38% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780
    Vallejo, CA $37,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,280
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,870
    Parts Salespersons $36,400
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in El Centro, CA is $16.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.49 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in El Centro, CA is 11.4% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,020.