Cashiers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,020 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $32,690
90th percentile $44,030
Employed locally 970
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,690
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $36,020
    75th
    $37,400
    90th
    $44,030

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$37,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73,790
    Counter and Rental Clerks$44,130
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$59,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Massachusetts is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.29 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Massachusetts is 15.5% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $32,690 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.