Cashiers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $34,290 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.48
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $39,250
Employed locally 940
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $34,290
    75th
    $36,190
    90th
    $39,250

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 47% Median Cashiers salary is 53% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $35,440
    Kingston, NY $33,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $33,500
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $33,450
    Rochester, NY $33,270

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $69,220
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,140
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,520
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $82,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Ithaca, NY is $16.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.48 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Ithaca, NY is 9.9% above 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.