Cashiers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $31,240 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.02
10th percentile $25,670
90th percentile $37,810
Employed locally 10,990
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,670
    25th
    $29,160
    50th (median)
    $31,240
    75th
    $35,390
    90th
    $37,810

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 33% Median Cashiers salary is 67% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,120
    Portland-South Portland, ME $34,930
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $34,750
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $34,710
    Connecticut $34,030
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $33,620

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,990
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,560
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,550
    Real Estate Sales Agents $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Salt Lake City, UT is $15.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.56 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $25,670 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,160.