Cashiers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $28,680 -8% vs national
Median hourly $13.79
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $35,150
Employed locally 2,760
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,980
    50th (median)
    $28,680
    75th
    $30,710
    90th
    $35,150

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,710
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $31,380
    Punta Gorda, FL $30,240
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $29,900
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $29,880
    Port St. Lucie, FL $29,450

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,220
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $53,480
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,260
    Insurance Sales Agents $55,670
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $54,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Gainesville, FL is $13.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.42 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Gainesville, FL is 8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,980.