Cashiers Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $28,410 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.66
10th percentile $22,120
90th percentile $34,360
Employed locally 1,700
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,120
    25th
    $24,850
    50th (median)
    $28,410
    75th
    $30,360
    90th
    $34,360

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 37% Median Cashiers salary is 63% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $31,660
    Logan, UT-ID $29,680
    Sheboygan, WI $29,570
    Michigan $29,190
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $28,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $28,870

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,840
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,840
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,760
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Gainesville, GA is $13.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.16 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Gainesville, GA is 8.9% 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 $22,120 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,850.