Cashiers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $27,450 -12% vs national
Median hourly $13.20
10th percentile $19,070
90th percentile $34,570
Employed locally 2,610
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,070
    25th
    $22,210
    50th (median)
    $27,450
    75th
    $29,680
    90th
    $34,570

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 46% Median Cashiers salary is 54% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780
    Vallejo, CA $37,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Salinas, CA $36,470
    California $36,270

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,940
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $31,060
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,060
    Parts Salespersons $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $13.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.65 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $19,070 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,210.