Cashiers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $29,430 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.15
10th percentile $22,740
90th percentile $37,080
Employed locally 16,970
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,740
    25th
    $27,660
    50th (median)
    $29,430
    75th
    $34,520
    90th
    $37,080

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,740
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,530
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $34,320
    Lewiston, ID-WA $34,070
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,680
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $33,370

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,650
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,080
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $72,500
    Insurance Sales Agents $68,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Milwaukee, WI is $14.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.03 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 5.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,740 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,660.