Cashiers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $37,780 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $52,320
Employed locally 5,210
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $37,780
    75th
    $42,710
    90th
    $52,320

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 37% Median Cashiers salary is 63% 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
    District of Columbia $37,540

    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
    Vallejo, CA $37,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660
    Salinas, CA $36,470

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $38,760
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $55,430
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,100
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $47,050
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Santa Rosa, CA is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.05 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 21.1% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.