Cashiers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $28,460 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.68
10th percentile $21,710
90th percentile $36,770
Employed locally 61,310
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,710
    25th
    $24,840
    50th (median)
    $28,460
    75th
    $33,590
    90th
    $36,770

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 35% Median Cashiers salary is 65% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,110
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,190
    Midland, TX $29,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,760
    Odessa, TX $28,180
    Eagle Pass, TX $27,820

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,260
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,360
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $92,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Houston, TX is $13.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.78 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Houston, TX is 8.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $21,710 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,840.