Cashiers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $41,890 +34.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.14
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $50,160
Employed locally 16,430
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $41,890
    75th
    $44,700
    90th
    $50,160

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 27% Median Cashiers salary is 73% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    District of Columbia $37,540

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $36,470

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $43,040
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $104,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $99,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,260
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $161,510
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $97,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in San Jose, CA is $20.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in San Jose, CA is 34.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.