Cashiers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $23,070 -26% vs national
Median hourly $11.09
10th percentile $18,770
90th percentile $30,460
Employed locally 880
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,770
    25th
    $21,550
    50th (median)
    $23,070
    75th
    $28,530
    90th
    $30,460

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 41% Median Cashiers salary is 59% 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-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,800
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,040
    Wheeling, WV-OH $25,890
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $25,880
    Morgantown, WV $24,480

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$27,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,970
    Parts Salespersons$30,010
    Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$21,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,240
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$47,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Parkersburg, WV is $11.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.13 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 26% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $18,770 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,550.