Cashiers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $29,200 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.04
10th percentile $25,780
90th percentile $35,780
Employed locally 23,630
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,780
    25th
    $27,910
    50th (median)
    $29,200
    75th
    $30,940
    90th
    $35,780

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 41% Median Cashiers salary is 59% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,710
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $31,380
    Punta Gorda, FL $30,240
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $29,900
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $29,880
    Port St. Lucie, FL $29,450

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,620
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,560
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,300
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,770
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Tampa, FL is $14.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.48 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Tampa, FL is 6.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $25,780 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,910.