Cashiers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $27,070 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.01
10th percentile $21,280
90th percentile $33,460
Employed locally 3,670
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,280
    25th
    $23,290
    50th (median)
    $27,070
    75th
    $29,700
    90th
    $33,460

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 45% Median Cashiers salary is 55% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Anchorage, AK $36,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,710
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $33,530
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $33,370
    Grand Junction, CO $31,910

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,510
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,840
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $49,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Hickory, NC is $13.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.60 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Hickory, NC is 13.2% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $21,280 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,290.