Cashiers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $28,670 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.78
10th percentile $22,580
90th percentile $35,340
Employed locally 3,770
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,580
    25th
    $25,160
    50th (median)
    $28,670
    75th
    $33,410
    90th
    $35,340

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 37% Median Cashiers salary is 63% 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
    Napa, CA $37,860
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $35,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,530
    Grants Pass, OR $33,060
    Lexington Park, MD $31,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,120
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Reading, PA is $13.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.99 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Reading, PA is 8.1% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,580 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,160.