Cashiers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $28,910 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.90
10th percentile $22,100
90th percentile $35,110
Employed locally 2,260
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,100
    25th
    $26,740
    50th (median)
    $28,910
    75th
    $31,420
    90th
    $35,110

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 44% Median Cashiers salary is 56% 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
    Washington $37,300
    Salinas, CA $36,470
    Bellingham, WA $36,160
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,120
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,840
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,580

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,860
    Retail Salespersons $32,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,740
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,160
    Parts Salespersons $37,820
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Elkhart, IN is $13.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.52 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Elkhart, IN is 7.3% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,100 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,740.