Cashiers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $35,740 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $41,690
Employed locally 2,410
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,290
    50th (median)
    $35,740
    75th
    $36,510
    90th
    $41,690

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Washington $37,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53,930
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,050
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,840
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35,270
    Counter and Rental Clerks$44,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Kennewick, WA is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.11 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Kennewick, WA is 14.6% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,290.