Cashiers Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $27,800 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.37
10th percentile $21,750
90th percentile $34,290
Employed locally 1,080
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,750
    25th
    $22,910
    50th (median)
    $27,800
    75th
    $31,030
    90th
    $34,290

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 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
    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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,770
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,860
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,020
    Parts Salespersons $36,860
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Michigan City, IN is $13.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.89 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Michigan City, IN is 10.9% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $21,750 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,910.