Cashiers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $35,050 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $42,190
Employed locally 2,220
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $35,050
    75th
    $35,990
    90th
    $42,190

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 52% Median Cashiers salary is 48% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Washington $37,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,850
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,900
    Parts Salespersons $43,670
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,390
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Yakima, WA is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.14 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Yakima, WA is 12.4% above 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.