Cashiers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $39,370 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.93
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $50,200
Employed locally 30,030
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $39,370
    75th
    $48,010
    90th
    $50,200

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 35% Median Cashiers salary is 65% 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
    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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Washington $37,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,280

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $39,180
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $81,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $93,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $60,320
    Counter and Rental Clerks $48,550
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $134,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Seattle, WA is $18.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.31 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Seattle, WA is 26.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.