Cashiers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $34,640 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $41,190
Employed locally 2,340
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,560
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $36,150
    90th
    $41,190

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 53% Median Cashiers salary is 47% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,600
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,660
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,660
    Counter and Rental Clerks $40,340
    Parts Salespersons $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Merced, CA is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.86 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Merced, CA is 11.1% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,560.