Cashiers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $29,910 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.38
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $35,440
Employed locally 2,220
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,210
    50th (median)
    $29,910
    75th
    $32,470
    90th
    $35,440

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 40% Median Cashiers salary is 60% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,710
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,680

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,550
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,960
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,350
    Insurance Sales Agents $52,220
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $73,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Springfield, IL is $14.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.49 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Springfield, IL is 4.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,210.