Cashiers Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $28,300 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.61
10th percentile $26,200
90th percentile $33,570
Employed locally 2,440
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,200
    25th
    $27,110
    50th (median)
    $28,300
    75th
    $29,920
    90th
    $33,570

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 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 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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,870
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,060
    Parts Salespersons $36,780
    Insurance Sales Agents $59,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Joplin, MO-KS is $13.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.81 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 9.3% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $26,200 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,110.