Cashiers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $34,930 +12% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $30,320
90th percentile $39,030
Employed locally 6,120
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,320
    25th
    $31,560
    50th (median)
    $34,930
    75th
    $36,900
    90th
    $39,030

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,160
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,100
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $36,020
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $35,890

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940
    Parts Salespersons $46,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Portland, ME is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.74 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Portland, ME is 12% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $30,320 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,560.