Cashiers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $27,460 -12% vs national
Median hourly $13.20
10th percentile $21,120
90th percentile $33,470
Employed locally 2,540
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,120
    25th
    $23,470
    50th (median)
    $27,460
    75th
    $29,360
    90th
    $33,470

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,490
    Kansas City, MO-KS $29,820
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $29,730
    Jacksonville, FL $28,980
    Jackson, MI $28,780

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,840
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,450
    Parts Salespersons $36,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Topeka, KS is $13.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.88 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Topeka, KS is 12% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $21,120 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,470.