Cashiers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $27,610 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.28
10th percentile $25,670
90th percentile $35,190
Employed locally 1,810
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,670
    25th
    $26,830
    50th (median)
    $27,610
    75th
    $29,400
    90th
    $35,190

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Modesto, CA $36,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,580
    Vermont $35,090

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $49,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,690
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,270
    Parts Salespersons $35,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Jefferson City, MO is $13.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.43 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 11.5% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $25,670 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,830.