Cashiers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $36,470 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $49,070
Employed locally 3,990
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $36,470
    75th
    $37,910
    90th
    $49,070

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780
    Vallejo, CA $37,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $82,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,290
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $52,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Salinas, CA is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Salinas, CA is 16.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.