Cashiers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $36,280 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $33,940
90th percentile $48,620
Employed locally 2,370
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,940
    25th
    $35,040
    50th (median)
    $36,280
    75th
    $39,320
    90th
    $48,620

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Washington $37,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $37,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $54,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,090
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,060
    Insurance Sales Agents $63,730
    Counter and Rental Clerks $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Olympia, WA is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.13 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Olympia, WA is 16.3% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $33,940 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,040.