Cashiers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $36,120 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $34,250
90th percentile $45,970
Employed locally 114,090
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,250
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $36,120
    75th
    $37,340
    90th
    $45,970

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780
    Vallejo, CA $37,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,580
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$70,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,290
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,420
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Los Angeles, CA is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 15.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $34,250 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.