Cashiers Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,390 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.17
10th percentile $22,000
90th percentile $35,040
Employed locally 2,780
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,000
    25th
    $23,200
    50th (median)
    $27,390
    75th
    $28,730
    90th
    $35,040

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$28,240
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,240
    Insurance Sales Agents$47,100
    Parts Salespersons$46,830
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Southwest Iowa is $13.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.98 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Southwest Iowa is 12.2% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,000 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,200.