Cashiers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $28,090 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.51
10th percentile $26,260
90th percentile $33,270
Employed locally 2,810
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,260
    25th
    $26,920
    50th (median)
    $28,090
    75th
    $30,000
    90th
    $33,270

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,830
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $51,300
    Insurance Sales Agents $45,230
    Travel Agents $38,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $36,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Southwest Missouri is $13.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.71 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Southwest Missouri is 9.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $26,260 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,920.