Cashiers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $27,810 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.37
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $34,920
Employed locally 5,500
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $23,850
    50th (median)
    $27,810
    75th
    $30,510
    90th
    $34,920

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 39% Median Cashiers salary is 61% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $29,110
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,650
    Sandusky, OH $27,850
    Paducah, KY-IL $27,840
    Clarksville, TN-KY $26,970
    Kentucky $26,970

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,580
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,960
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $76,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Lexington, KY is $13.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Lexington, KY is 10.8% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,850.