Cashiers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $28,450 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.68
10th percentile $21,820
90th percentile $34,330
Employed locally 1,980
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,820
    25th
    $24,450
    50th (median)
    $28,450
    75th
    $30,740
    90th
    $34,330

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 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
    Washington $37,300
    Salinas, CA $36,470
    Bellingham, WA $36,160
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,120
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,840
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,580

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,480
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $68,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,920
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,370
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,900
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Lafayette, IN is $13.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.55 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Lafayette, IN is 8.8% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $21,820 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,450.