Cashiers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $35,710 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.17
10th percentile $32,200
90th percentile $45,450
Employed locally 19,740
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,200
    25th
    $33,820
    50th (median)
    $35,710
    75th
    $38,060
    90th
    $45,450

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 38% Median Cashiers salary is 62% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,270
    California $36,270
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,160
    Anchorage, AK $36,110

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,770
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,100
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Portland, OR-WA is $17.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 14.5% 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 $32,200 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,820.