Cashiers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $29,500 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.18
10th percentile $22,440
90th percentile $35,950
Employed locally 1,730
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,440
    25th
    $27,560
    50th (median)
    $29,500
    75th
    $34,600
    90th
    $35,950

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 39% Median Cashiers salary is 61% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,740
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,530
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $34,320
    Lewiston, ID-WA $34,070
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,680
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $33,370

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,520
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,220
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,300
    Parts Salespersons $42,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Wausau, WI is $14.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.62 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Wausau, WI is 5.4% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,440 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,560.