Cashiers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $26,690 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.83
10th percentile $19,140
90th percentile $34,450
Employed locally 10,750
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,140
    25th
    $22,150
    50th (median)
    $26,690
    75th
    $29,980
    90th
    $34,450

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 43% Median Cashiers salary is 57% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,280
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $36,110
    Alaska $36,050
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,740

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,590
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$50,450
    Insurance Sales Agents$57,310
    Parts Salespersons$30,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in New Orleans, LA is $12.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.32 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in New Orleans, LA is 14.4% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $19,140 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,150.