Cashiers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $31,360 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.08
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $34,950
Employed locally 940
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,360
    75th
    $34,410
    90th
    $34,950

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 49% Median Cashiers salary is 51% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $35,440
    Ithaca, NY $34,290
    Kingston, NY $33,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $33,500
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $33,450

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,210
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,850
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,680
    Parts Salespersons $37,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Elmira, NY is $15.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.34 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Elmira, NY is 0.5% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.