Cashiers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $33,770 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.23
10th percentile $28,090
90th percentile $37,140
Employed locally 2,670
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,090
    25th
    $30,250
    50th (median)
    $33,770
    75th
    $36,110
    90th
    $37,140

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,530
    Mankato, MN $31,650
    Fargo, ND-MN $30,580
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $30,400
    St. Cloud, MN $30,240
    Duluth, MN-WI $30,150

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,990
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,700
    Parts Salespersons $47,510
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Rochester, MN is $16.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.43 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Rochester, MN is 8.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $28,090 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,250.