Cashiers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $29,270 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.07
10th percentile $22,700
90th percentile $35,400
Employed locally 2,560
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,700
    25th
    $27,620
    50th (median)
    $29,270
    75th
    $34,280
    90th
    $35,400

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 42% Median Cashiers salary is 58% 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
    District of Columbia $37,540
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,280
    California $36,270
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $35,960
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,890

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,920
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,940
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,750
    Parts Salespersons $44,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Waterloo, IA is $14.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.62 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Waterloo, IA is 6.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,700 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,620.