Cashiers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $29,410 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.14
10th percentile $23,490
90th percentile $35,870
Employed locally 2,120
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,490
    25th
    $27,830
    50th (median)
    $29,410
    75th
    $30,540
    90th
    $35,870

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 42% Median Cashiers salary is 58% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,530
    Minnesota $32,570
    Missoula, MT $32,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470
    Elmira, NY $31,360
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $31,050

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,040
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,190
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,080
    Insurance Sales Agents $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Kalamazoo, MI is $14.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.58 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 5.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $23,490 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,830.