Cashiers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $39,520 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $35,410
90th percentile $51,400
Employed locally 40,350
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,410
    25th
    $37,410
    50th (median)
    $39,520
    75th
    $44,080
    90th
    $51,400

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 30% Median Cashiers salary is 70% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780
    District of Columbia $37,540

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780
    Vallejo, CA $37,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660
    Salinas, CA $36,470

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $42,490
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $99,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $83,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,160
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $101,720
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in San Francisco, CA is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.93 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in San Francisco, CA is 26.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $35,410 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,410.