Cashiers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $36,660 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.63
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $49,180
Employed locally 2,540
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $36,660
    75th
    $38,490
    90th
    $49,180

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 34% Median Cashiers salary is 66% 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
    Salinas, CA $36,470

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,210
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,680
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,340
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $70,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Santa Cruz, CA is $17.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.80 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 17.5% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.