Cashiers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $31,060 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.93
10th percentile $28,720
90th percentile $39,080
Employed locally 1,440
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,720
    25th
    $29,610
    50th (median)
    $31,060
    75th
    $35,620
    90th
    $39,080

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 42% Median Cashiers salary is 58% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,160
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $36,020
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,800

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,840
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $75,520
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,180
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $74,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Santa Fe, NM is $14.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.90 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 0.4% below 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 Fe?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $28,720 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,610.