Cashiers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $22,190 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.67
10th percentile $18,070
90th percentile $29,880
Employed locally 2,090
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,070
    25th
    $20,550
    50th (median)
    $22,190
    75th
    $26,280
    90th
    $29,880

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 38% Median Cashiers salary is 62% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,750
    Williamsport, PA $26,220
    Jackson, MS $23,910
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $22,800

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $26,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $49,200
    Counter and Rental Clerks $29,560
    Parts Salespersons $30,750
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Hattiesburg, MS is $10.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.57 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 28.9% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $18,070 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,550.